These lyrical pieces are essentially nostalgic, although never sad. They appeal to all audiences.
Violin & Piano
These lyrical pieces are essentially nostalgic, although never sad. They appeal to all audiences.
String Quartet
Written above all to be enjoyed by the players, audiences have shown that they too share that same delight. Both of Mason's string quartets are in four movements which exploit the instruments on equal terms, and both are in a musical language that enables the strings to sing as they should. These two quartets will happily share any programme with music from Haydn to Debussy and beyond.
String Quartet
Written above all to be enjoyed by the players, audiences have shown that they too share that same delight. Both of Mason's string quartets are in four movements which exploit the instruments on equal terms, and both are in a musical language that enables the strings to sing as they should. These two quartets will happily share any programme with music from Haydn to Debussy and beyond.
String Quartet
Written above all to be enjoyed by the players, audiences have shown that they too share that same delight. Both of Mason's string quartets are in four movements which exploit the instruments on equal terms, and both are in a musical language that enables the strings to sing as they should. These two quartets will happily share any programme with music from Haydn to Debussy and beyond.
String Quartet
Written above all to be enjoyed by the players, audiences have shown that they too share that same delight. Both of Mason's string quartets are in four movements which exploit the instruments on equal terms, and both are in a musical language that enables the strings to sing as they should. These two quartets will happily share any programme with music from Haydn to Debussy and beyond.
Violin, 'Cello & Piano
John Marson – Song without Words, Opus 2 No. 3 (Violin, ‘Cello & Piano) – Digital Download
Often performed as a separate piece in its own right, if preceded with Nocturne and Scherzo and followed with Fantasia Stravagante, these four pieces by John Marson combine as a substantial recital work. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Violin, 'Cello & Piano
John Marson – Song without Words, Opus 2 No. 3 (Violin, ‘Cello & Piano)
Often performed as a separate piece in its own right, if preceded with Nocturne and Scherzo and followed with Fantasia Stravagante, these four pieces by John Marson combine as a substantial recital work. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Violin, 'Cello & Piano
John Marson – Scherzo, Opus 2 No. 2 (Violin, ‘Cello & Piano) – Digital Download
Often performed as a separate piece in its own right, if followed with Scherzo, Song without Words and Fantasia Stravagante, these four pieces by John Marson combine as a substantial recital work.
Violin, 'Cello & Piano
John Marson – Scherzo, Opus 2 No. 2 (Violin, ‘Cello & Piano)
Often performed as a separate piece in its own right, if followed with Scherzo, Song without Words and Fantasia Stravagante, these four pieces by John Marson combine as a substantial recital work.
Violin, 'Cello & Piano
John Marson – Nocturne, Opus 2 No. 1 (Violin, ‘Cello & Piano) – Digital Download
Often performed as a separate piece in its own right, if followed with Scherzo, Song without Words and Fantasia Stravagante, these four pieces by John Marson combine as a substantial recital work.
Violin, 'Cello & Piano
John Marson – Nocturne, Opus 2 No. 1 (Violin, ‘Cello & Piano)
Often performed as a separate piece in its own right, if followed with Scherzo, Song without Words and Fantasia Stravagante, these four pieces by John Marson combine as a substantial recital work.
Violin, 'Cello & Piano
John Marson – Fantasia Stravagante, Opus 2 No. 4 (Violin, ‘Cello & Piano) – Digital Download
Often performed as a separate piece in its own right, if preceded with Nocturne, Scherzo and Song without Words these four pieces combine as a substantial recital work.
Violin, 'Cello & Piano
John Marson – Fantasia Stravagante, Opus 2 No. 4 (Violin, ‘Cello & Piano)
Often performed as a separate piece in its own right, if preceded with Nocturne, Scherzo and Song without Words these four pieces combine as a substantial recital work.
A lightweight kaleidoscopic view of a country outing, in which the last of the three movements portrays playfully the pleasures, and perhaps fatigue, of a bicycle ride.
Flute & Harp
A lightweight kaleidoscopic view of a country outing, in which the last of the three movements portrays playfully the pleasures, and perhaps fatigue, of a bicycle ride.
Most string quartets are long, but this short little piece in one movement was intended as an encore item, but could also fit comfortably into any portfolio for weddings or other functions. For schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
String Quartet
Most string quartets are long, but this short little piece in one movement was intended as an encore item, but could also fit comfortably into any portfolio for weddings or other functions. For schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Horn, Violin & Piano
Gordon Carr – Castle of Dreams (Horn, Violin & Piano) – Digital Download
Written for the Hermes Ensemble with the composer being the horn player, Castle of Dreams is a companion piece for the Brahms Horn Trio and is of similar difficulty.
Horn, Violin & Piano
Written for the Hermes Ensemble with the composer being the horn player, Castle of Dreams is a companion piece for the Brahms Horn Trio and is of similar difficulty.
This viola solo in five movements was commissioned by Christel Baillie for a recital in Hamburg in 2004. Although difficult, it has been particularly taken on as an audition piece or for final recitals at Conservatoires in the UK. It has become customary to select movements as each can function as a piece in its own right. The style is tonal with a harmonic twist and in total is about 12 minutes long.
Viola Solo
This viola solo in five movements was commissioned by Christel Baillie for a recital in Hamburg in 2004. Although difficult, it has been particularly taken on as an audition piece or for final recitals at Conservatoires in the UK. It has become customary to select movements as each can function as a piece in its own right. The style is tonal with a harmonic twist and in total is about 12 minutes long.
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for a memorial service and hence has a rather wistful quality to it. It has been performed many times at Junior Department Conservatoires, other memorial services and in concerts and recitals throughout the UK. It is tonal and melodious and so has a wide appeal.
Violin Duet
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for a memorial service and hence has a rather wistful quality to it. It has been performed many times at Junior Department Conservatoires, other memorial services and in concerts and recitals throughout the UK. It is tonal and melodious and so has a wide appeal.
A solid, serious work for aspiring string quartets or established groups, this piece was the subject of a master class from the Wihan Quartet from the Czech Republic. The quartet, inspired by Janáček's Intimate Letters quartet, was similarly inspired by letters from a woman to her lover. It is scored in three contrasting movements consisting of a gestural first movement, a slow arch form second movement and a fiery syncopated 5/4 finale.
String Quartet
A solid, serious work for aspiring string quartets or established groups, this piece was the subject of a master class from the Wihan Quartet from the Czech Republic. The quartet, inspired by Janáček's Intimate Letters quartet, was similarly inspired by letters from a woman to her lover. It is scored in three contrasting movements consisting of a gestural first movement, a slow arch form second movement and a fiery syncopated 5/4 finale.
The first movement Cam ye o'er Frae France is a London College of Music Grade 4 Exam Piece until further notice
The third movement I'll Make You Fain To Follow Me is a London College of Music Grade 5 Exam Piece until further notice
The fourth movement Yell Yell is a London College of Music Grade 3 Exam Piece until further noticeCommissioned by Fiona Nisbett for a recital in St Albans, this is a selection of five original Scottish reels and folk tunes from various 18th Century sources, reworked and re-harmonised. The style is reminiscent of Malcolm Arnold and all movements contrast well with each other. The first, third and fourth movements have all been London College of Music grade 4, 5 and 3 exam pieces since 2010.
The first movement Cam ye o'er Frae France is a London College of Music Grade 4 Exam Piece until further notice
The third movement I'll Make You Fain To Follow Me is a London College of Music Grade 5 Exam Piece until further notice
The fourth movement Yell Yell is a London College of Music Grade 3 Exam Piece until further noticeCommissioned by Fiona Nisbett for a recital in St Albans, this is a selection of five original Scottish reels and folk tunes from various 18th Century sources, reworked and re-harmonised. The style is reminiscent of Malcolm Arnold and all movements contrast well with each other. The first, third and fourth movements have all been London College of Music grade 4, 5 and 3 exam pieces since 2010.
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for the Junior Course at Pro Corda Summer School (the National String Chamber Music Academy) where it received its first performance. It is an excellent introduction to tonal contemporary music for younger students aged 12 to 18. The piece is good for teaching purposes as it is short but also provides some technical and ensemble difficulties.
String Quartet
This piece by Dominic Sewell was written for the Junior Course at Pro Corda Summer School (the National String Chamber Music Academy) where it received its first performance. It is an excellent introduction to tonal contemporary music for younger students aged 12 to 18. The piece is good for teaching purposes as it is short but also provides some technical and ensemble difficulties.