Carwithen, Pitfield & Others: Music for Violin & Piano

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Label
Lyrita
Release Date
February 3, 2017
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      BERKELEY CARWITHEN DELIUS
    • PERFORMER
      Humphreys, Williamson
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      February 03, 2017
    • UPC
      5020926035929
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      SRCD359
    • LABEL
      Lyrita
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Allegro con moto

      Composer: Doreen Carwithen

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    2. II. Vivace

      Composer: Doreen Carwithen

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    3. III. Moderato

      Composer: Doreen Carwithen

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    4. Serenade

      Composer: Charles Wilfrid Orr

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    5. Minuet

      Composer: Charles Wilfrid Orr

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    6. Elegy in A Major, Op. 33, No. 2

      Composer: Lennox Berkeley

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    7. Toccata in E Minor, Op. 33, No. 3

      Composer: Lennox Berkeley

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    8. Sonnet I

      Composer: Cyril Scott

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    9. Sonnet II

      Composer: Cyril Scott

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    10. Legende (version for violin and piano)

      Composer: Frederick Delius

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    11. I. Allegretto articulato

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    12. II. Ostinato: Andante semplice e sostenuto

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    13. III. Scherzo: Allegro

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    14. IV. Cyclic Variations: Allegro - Variation 1: Tempo di scherzo - Variation 2: Quasi lento, sostenut alla ostinato

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    15. Passacaglia

      Composer: Percy M. Young

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    16. Berceuse

      Composer: John Ireland

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson

    17. Bagatelle

      Composer: John Ireland

      Performer: Fenella Humphreys, Nathan Williamson


This release presents a program of British works for violin and piano from the first half of the 20th century. Premieres include Thomas Pitfield's Sonata No. 1 and smaller scale works by C.W. Orr, Cyril Scott, and Percy M. Young. Doreen Carwithen's Sonata is the program's centerpiece, and works by John Ireland, Lennox Berkeley, Frederick Delius complete the album. With playing described as "alluring", "unforgettable" and "a wonder", violinist Fenella Humphreys enjoys a busy career combining chamber music and solo work. Performances have taken her around the world to venues including the Wigmore Hall, the South Bank Centre, and the new Helsinki Music Centre. Pianist and composer Nathan Williamson studied with Joan Havill, Malcolm Singer, Martin Bresnik and many others. Nathan gives regular solo recitals and concerto performances and is in demand for new work from artists both at home and abroad.