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Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews
Music For Viola & Piano And Piano Solo
Album UK 1994 on Olympia label
Classical (Modern)
Total Playing Time: 64'04 Recorded in April 1994 at St. George's, Brandon Hill, Bristol During his student days Bax was one of several young composers urged by the viola player Lionel Tertis to write for the viola as a solo instrument. In addition to his student work, Bax later wrote a concerto and sonata for viola and piano as well as the two works recorded here. The Fantasy Sonata for viola and harp is not often heard and in 1993 Richard Crabtree and Charles Matthews decided to perform it using the piano to replace the harp. This project was greeted with great interest and forms the basis of this recording. We wish to thank the Sir Arnold Bax Trust for their support in the preparation of this recording. Front cover: Coloured medallion from the Bax Collection, University College, Cork Olympia ℗ 1994 © 1994 Made in England CD comes packaged in a standard jewel case with 20 page booklet including photos and liner notes in English, French and German.
Musicians
 | Arnold Bax p, 1883-1953 GB album by |
 | Richard Crabtree vl, GB viola, album by |
 | Charles Matthews org, p, *1966 piano, liner notes, album by |
Producers
| Jonathan Lane engineer, editor |
| Jan Murray executive-producer |
| Graham Parlett photography by |
| John Rushby-Smith producer, production / sound balance |
Composers
| Arnold Bax |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fantasy Sonata (For Viola And Piano) | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 22:59 | |
| 2 | I. Allegro Molto - Andante | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 6:56 | |
| 3 | II. Allegro moderato | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 3:27 | |
| 4 | III. Lento Espressivo | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 6:36 | |
| 5 | IV. Allegro | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 6:00 | |
| 6 | What The Minstrel Told Us - Ballad (For Piano) | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 8:54 | |
| 7 | In A Vodka Shop (For Piano) | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 3:05 | |
| 8 | Two Russian Tone Pictures (For Piano) | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 13:57 | |
| 9 | I. Nocturne: May Night In The Ukraine | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 9:04 | |
| 10 | II. Gopak (National Dance) | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 4:50 | |
| 11 | Lullaby (Berceuse) (For Piano) | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 4:38 | |
| 12 | Legend (For Viola And Piano) | Arnold Bax / Richard Crabtree, Charles Matthews | 10:14 |
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