Thomas Dunhill's Piano Quintet in C minor, Op. 20, was first performed in 1905 at Bechstein Hall, with the composer noting in his diary that it was "very well received."
Performer Biography
The Goldner String Quartet, celebrating its twenty-fifth season in 2020, is named after Richard Goldner, the founder of Musica Viva Australia.
Composition History
Frédéric d'Erlanger's opera "Tess," based on Thomas Hardy's novel, became famous when its 1906 premiere in Naples was interrupted by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Composer Biography
Frédéric d'Erlanger, known as 'Baron Freddy' to friends, was born in Paris to German and American parents, but was naturalized British and lived in London for most of his life.
Critical Reception
Frédéric d'Erlanger's Piano Quintet was a notable success at its 1902 premiere in London, with the composer himself at the piano, and was reported to have received three curtain calls.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Thomas Dunhill, a student of Stanford, openly championed tradition and the established order in music, even expressing his dislike for Vaughan Williams's Fourth Symphony.
Performer Biography
Piers Lane, an Australian pianist based in London, has performed in over forty countries and has a concerto repertoire exceeding 100 works.
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