Violin & Piano
John Marson – Two Idylls (Violin & Piano) – Digital Download
Short modern violin and piano pieces are rare, but these can take their place amongst examples from Elgar and the like. Unpretentious and good at making friends Two Idylls attempts to capture the sense of delight in the contemplation of pastoral landscapes, and the perceived serenity of the countryside. For the city dweller passing through such vistas speak of more relaxed times and freedom from constant pressures. There is, however, an underlying sense of not belonging, and in these pieces the tranquil settings are shot through with tensions that will not go away. No specific times or places are depicted, but the composers own recall of a period spent living in the country and his feeling of loss as he looks back to those years, perhaps account for the mixed moods of these pieces.
Violin & Piano
Short modern violin and piano pieces are rare, but these can take their place amongst examples from Elgar and the like. Unpretentious and good at making friends Two Idylls attempts to capture the sense of delight in the contemplation of pastoral landscapes, and the perceived serenity of the countryside. For the city dweller passing through such vistas speak of more relaxed times and freedom from constant pressures. There is, however, an underlying sense of not belonging, and in these pieces the tranquil settings are shot through with tensions that will not go away. No specific times or places are depicted, but the composers own recall of a period spent living in the country and his feeling of loss as he looks back to those years, perhaps account for the mixed moods of these pieces.
These lyrical pieces are essentially nostalgic, although never sad. They appeal to all audiences.
These lyrical pieces are essentially nostalgic, although never sad. They appeal to all audiences.
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.
In this melodic and appealing music the five instruments enjoy opportunities to caress the ears of audiences who may have been fearing heavier and more uncompromising fare.
Wind Quintet
In this melodic and appealing music the five instruments enjoy opportunities to caress the ears of audiences who may have been fearing heavier and more uncompromising fare.
All four movements of Suite for Harp are a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece until further notice
Although somewhat modernist in style, this Suite for Harp by John Marson retains the form and disciplines of conventional music and is by no means avant-garde. Its four movements provide strong contrasts leading to a vigorous conclusion. All four movements have been a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece since January 2022.
All four movements of Suite for Harp are a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece until further notice
Although somewhat modernist in style, this Suite for Harp by John Marson retains the form and disciplines of conventional music and is by no means avant-garde. Its four movements provide strong contrasts leading to a vigorous conclusion. All four movements have been a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece since January 2022.
In five movements, each with an engaging title, this is a substantial concert work which can serve as a principal item when programme building. Always tuneful and with a great variety of moods, it is a valuable addition to the flute and harp repertoire.
Flute & Harp
In five movements, each with an engaging title, this is a substantial concert work which can serve as a principal item when programme building. Always tuneful and with a great variety of moods, it is a valuable addition to the flute and harp repertoire.
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.
Bassoon & Piano
Too little good music exists for this combination, and so its accessibility commends it to bassoonists. John Marson has given the personalities of the different registers plentiful scope to display their individualities in music with strong melodic content.
Bassoon & Piano
Too little good music exists for this combination, and so its accessibility commends it to bassoonists. John Marson has given the personalities of the different registers plentiful scope to display their individualities in music with strong melodic content.
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.
As a change from show-off bravura items this piece simply asks to be loved, and will return that feeling. Written in a very approachable style, it is well mannered enough to be taken anywhere. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Flute & Piano
As a change from show-off bravura items this piece simply asks to be loved, and will return that feeling. Written in a very approachable style, it is well mannered enough to be taken anywhere. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Rhapsody in Several Colors is a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece until further notice
Written in response to a request for a piece utilising jazz influences, it is however a concert work suitable for a wide range of recital formats. Rhapsody in Several Colors has been a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece since January 2022.
Rhapsody in Several Colors is a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece until further notice
Written in response to a request for a piece utilising jazz influences, it is however a concert work suitable for a wide range of recital formats. Rhapsody in Several Colors has been a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece since January 2022.
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.
Four Miniatures is a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece until further notice
Four contrasting movements in a style that shows French influences. Four Miniatures has been a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece since January 2022.
Four Miniatures is a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece until further notice
Four contrasting movements in a style that shows French influences. Four Miniatures has been a Trinity College London Diploma Level ATCL Exam Piece since January 2022.