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.
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.
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.
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.
String Orchestra
Your purchase will consist of the following set of Parts:
5 x 1st Violin 4 x 2nd Violin 3 x Viola 2 x 'Cello 1 x Double Bass Extra parts available on request Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
String Orchestra
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Written for Crispin Ward and the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova, this appealing orchestral work for strings received its televised premiere in Chisinau in 2003 and has since been performed by the Pro Corda Senior and Alumni orchestras in the summer 2005 course. It is a romantic work and would suit any good youth orchestra.
Two Violins and Viola
Carlo Martelli – Terzetto, Opus 5 (Two Violins and Viola) – Digital Download
Carlo Martelli, the composer of this charming chef d'oeuvre, is himself a viola player and was inspired to compose the piece after playing through Dvorak's Terzetto for the same combination of instruments. For conservatories and professionals.
The Pavão Quartet recorded this work in August 2012 on the CD Carlo Martelli, released in October 2013 by Discadia Records, DISCA 002. Included on the same CD, and also published by Broadbent & Dunn, are Martelli’s String Quartet No. 1, String Quartet No. 2 and Prelude and Fugue for String Sextet.
Two Violins and Viola
Carlo Martelli, the composer of this charming chef d'oeuvre, is himself a viola player and was inspired to compose the piece after playing through Dvorak's Terzetto for the same combination of instruments. For conservatories and professionals.
The Pavão Quartet recorded this work in August 2012 on the CD Carlo Martelli, released in October 2013 by Discadia Records, DISCA 002. Included on the same CD, and also published by Broadbent & Dunn, are Martelli’s String Quartet No. 1, String Quartet No. 2 and Prelude and Fugue for String Sextet.