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Used : York Bowen: Viola Sonatas No. 1 & No. 2; Phantasy for Viola & Piano
York Bowen: Viola Sonatas No. 1 & No. 2; Phantasy for Viola & Pianofrom: Dutton Labs UK Release Date July 08, 2003 York Bowen is a real discovery; a composer that lived into the 60's, yet wrote music of the utmost melodic and emotional appeal. Bowen's music is definitely not that of an epigone, but of a creator possesed of discipline as well as fire. The two sonatas are both early works that exhibit most of the characteristics of Bowen's mature style, but it is with the Phantasy that we first encounter the true Bowen. His hallmark is an endless inventiveness in harmony that makes everything he touches seem fresh and new, no mean task when working in a tonal framework into the late 20th century. Bowen also has a penchant for virtuosity, and these viola works each exemplify that, their being taxing in the utmost. The violist is ok. he has good ... Read More: |
