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Howells: Rhapsodic Quintet / Violin Sonata No. 3

11/1/2004, 8 Tracks, 1:06:21

Featuring

  • Robert Plane
  • Philippe Honoré
  • Lucy Gould
  • Ashan Pillai
  • Josephine Knight
  • Sophia Rahman
  • Alison Nicholls
  • Mobius
  • Herbert Howells

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Composition History

The Third Violin Sonata by Herbert Howells was directly inspired by his visit to Canada, specifically the Rocky Mountains.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

The overwhelming impact of the Rocky Mountains on Howells is reflected in the Third Violin Sonata's more dissonant and chromatic harmony compared to his other works of that period.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This recording was produced in association with the Herbert Howells Society.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Howells's Rhapsodic Quintet, which he described as having 'a mystic quality', brought him prominence early in his career.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Herbert Howells, known for his church music, also composed major choral, orchestral, and chamber works.

Source: Booklet

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