Composer: Colin Twigg
Performer: Colin Twigg, Michael Schofield, Lucy Wilding, Hiroaki Takenouchi, Bridge String Quartet, Montpellier String Trio
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Toccata
Catalogue: TOCC0387
Release: 2017
Size: 717 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
Phantasy Variations on a Theme of Haydn
01. I. Con moto
02. II. Tempo I
03. III. Poco meno vivo
04. IV. Tempo I
05. V. Non troppo vivo
String Trio
06. I. Tempo moderato
07. II. Scherzando
08. III. Adagietto
09. IV. Allegro vivace
Piano Trio
10. I. Andante con moto
11. II. Scherzo: Vivace
12. III. Adagio non troppo
String Quartet No. 1 “Hommage à Hukvaldy”
13. I. Molto moderato
14. II. Scherzo
15. III. Adagio, ma non troppo
16. IV. Allegro vivace
Piano Quartet
17. I. Allegro moderato
18. II. Andante sostenuto
19. III. Allegro giocoso
The English violinist and composer Colin Twigg (born in North Yorkshire in 1960) first came to attention as a finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition in 1978 and since made his living as a chamber and orchestral musician. Composition has always been important to him, and his music reflects the richness of his performing career. Its roots are in the great composers of the past, synthesised into an articulate voice that is accessible in style and satisfying in its craftsmanship. The composer himself performs in all the pieces recorded here, guaranteeing their authenticity, and has written the booklet notes himself, too.
All five pieces are receiving their first recordings here.