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2:28

Frank BRIDGE (18791941):

Four Pieces
11:16
(transcr. by Veronica Leigh Jacobs)
Berceuse
2:28
Srnade
2:20
Elgie
4:06
Cradle Song
2:22

73:39

10:02

Arthur BLISS (18911975):

Intermezzo (transcr. by Watson Forbes)
! Tempo di Mazurka *
2:13
Ralph VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
(18721958):
Romance for Viola and Piano
@ Andantino
Theodore HOLLAND (18781947):
Suite in D for Viola and Piano *
# Allegro vigoroso
$ Romance, andante mesto
% Allegro vivace

4:49
18:54
5:46
7:15
5:53

Matthew Jones, Viola Michael Hampton, Piano

* World premire recording

8 .57 2 579

8 .57 2 579

Recorded at The Great Hall, University of Reading, UK, from 25th to 27th February, 2008 (1@);
and Wyastone Concert Hall, Monmouth, UK on 30th April, 2009 (#%)
Producer and Engineer: Michael Ponder Editor: Jennifer Howells Booklet Notes: Matthew Jones
Publishers: Chester Music (1-3); OUP (4-5, !, @); Faber Music (6-9);
Chappell and Co (0); Hawkes (#-%)
Cover Picture: Bluebells and Beech Trees ( Pavla Zakova / Dreamstime.com)

& 2011 Naxos Rights International Ltd.

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5:52

Arnold BAX (18831953):

Legend for Viola and Piano
0 Lento

Playing Time

Booklet notes in English

Made in Germany

William WALTON (19021983):

Two pieces for Violin and Piano
(transcr. by Matthew Jones) *
4 Canzonettta
5 Scherzetto

20:33
7:07
3:46
9:40

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ENGLISH MUSIC FOR VIOLA

Rebecca CLARKE (18861979):

Sonata for Viola and Piano
1 Impetuoso
2 Vivace
3 Adagio Allegro

DDD

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The fortunes of the viola as a solo instrument enjoyed a remarkable upsurge during the first
half of the 20th Century. Rebecca Clarkes Viola Sonata ranks among her finest compositions
while Frank Bridges Four Pieces convey both melodic charm and elegiac warmth. Theodore
Hollands appealing Suite exploits the violas tender tones and jaunty potential. Arthur Blisss
Intermezzo, transcribed from his Piano Quartet (8.555931) and William Waltons Canzonetta
and Scherzetto, originally for violin, complement Arnold Baxs haunting Legend and Vaughan
Williamss posthumously performed Romance. Matthew Jones has been hailed by The Strad
magazine as a worthy successor to Lionel Tertis. A major prize-winner from the Royal College
of Music, Michael Hampton performs on major stages around the world.