Composer: Algernon Ashton
Performer: Evva Mizerska, Emma Abbate
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Toccata
Catalogue: TOCC0143
Release: 2012
Size: 326 MB
Recovery: +3%
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01. Arioso, Op. 43
Cello Sonata No. 1 in F major, Op. 6
02. I. Allegro appassionato
03. II. Larghetto
04. III. Finale: Allegro frescamente
Phantasiestücke, Op. 12
05. I. Moderato
06. II. Andantino con gran espressione
07. III. Allegro scherzando
Cello Sonata No. 2 in G major, Op. 75
08. I. Allegro moderato
09. II. Adagio ma mon troppo
10. III. Finale: Allegro animato
Algernon Ashton, born in Durham in 1859, is one of the best-kept secrets in British music, with a generous output of piano music, chamber works and songs.
Although Ashton’s writing for both cello and piano is virtuosic, what strikes the ear is the quality of his melodic inspiration – the lyrical immediacy of his tunes suggests Schubert, set in a style of Brahmsian richness.
This CD, one of two which will present all of Ashton’s music for cello and piano, marks the 75th anniversary of his death.