BRITISH VIOLIN SONATAS VOLUME 2

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Composer: William Lloyd Webber

Artist(s): Pers Lane, Tasmin Little
Label: Chandos

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Volume 2 of British Violin Sonatas, recorded at Potton Hall with Tasmin Little and Piers Lane, has finally arrived! The atmosphere established by this original collection is best described by the violinist herself: ‘Now that the disc is complete, the shape of it feels very right and I love the combination of these works – opening with exuberance, and continuing with drama, wistful lines, folk elements, and romance. I always take into account the key structure when planning a disc of varied works, and the way that I have planned this disc gives me one of my favourite moments: the ‘Pastorale’ by Vaughan Williams dies away in the key of E minor, after which our disc segues seamlessly into the E minor introduction to William Lloyd Webber’s piece, which in its turn blossoms into E major as the violin line makes its entrance. It is a beautiful transition which I hope you will enjoy as much as I do. Both Piers and I would like to dedicate our recording of this lovely little gem by William Lloyd Webber [a premiere recording] to our great friend Jan Robinson.’

Review

Little and Lane on top form proving themselves once again excellent advocates of this wonderful music. –MusicWeb, May’16 These are splendid, insightful interpretations by two great advocates of British music. –Gramophone,June’16