Alan was a complete musician - a composer, performer, teacher, and a person of extraordinary natural musicality. Small wonder then that he was viewed with profound respect by all those within the musical profession who were privileged to�come into contact with�him... As a pianist one was struck by his innate rhythmic verve, a�facet�which indeed radiated through all his compositions - but perhaps the quality above all else that will be remembered was that which can best be described as a mezzo voce bel canto, the realization of a choice and refined ear, and the product of a deep thinker and inner�tranquility'. It is that satisfying synergy of elegant lyricism and rhythmic energy which distinguishes the keyboard works of pianist and composer Alan Richardson. [Paul Conway] The Sonata for two pianos was not published during the composer's life. Nimbus Music Publishing is grateful to the Richardson Estate for permission to make it available in this edition.