Spectrum for Violin: 16 Contemporary Pieces

Description

The 16 pieces in this volume have been specially commissioned from leading composers and reflect current compositional trends. With at least one piece at each of Grades 1 to 8, there’s something for players of all ages and abilities. Spectrum for Violin comes with a recording of all the pieces, performed by violinist Alexandra Wood (who complied the volume) and pianist Thalia Myers. The CD also includes recorded accompaniments for the two works scored for violin and soundtrack.

Contents:
David Sawer – A Fork in the Road
David Matthews – An Alpine Tune
Kenneth Hesketh – An Implausible Tale (with moral)
Howard Skempton – Arietta
Hugh Wood – Bagatelle
Helen Grime – Canto
Patrick Nunn – Collage on D
Timothy Salter – Daydream
Philip Cashian – Forgotten Game
Michael Zev Gordon – Joshi’s Dance
Dobrinka Tabakova – Lydian River
Daniel Giorgetti – Moto ascendente
Huw Watkins – Sarabande
Thea Musgrave – The Egrets have Landed
Joao Pedro Oliveira – The Fifth String
Tansy Davies – Woodman’s Echo