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Rawsthorne: String Quartets Nos. 1-3 / Theme and Variations

4/30/2007, 24 Tracks, 1:00:08

Featuring

  • Laurence Jackson
  • David Angel
  • Martin Outram
  • Michal Kaznowski
  • Maggini Quartet
  • Alan Rawsthorne

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Compositional Technique

Rawsthorne had a partiality for variation form, which is evident in his Theme and Variations for Two Violins and was further employed in his string quartets.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The Maggini Quartet, the performers on this album, is known for championing British composers and has won several awards for their recordings.

Source: Booklet

Critical Reception

The Theme and Variations for Two Violins was Rawsthorne's first published work to receive public recognition and critical acclaim.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Rawsthorne's Theme and Variations for Two Violins and Symphonic Studies gained early recognition, with performances at International Society for Contemporary Music Festivals in 1938 and 1939.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Alan Rawsthorne, the composer, initially studied piano, cello, and composition at the Royal Manchester College of Music before deciding to pursue composition as a career.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

Decca issued a recording of the Theme and Variations for Two Violins in June 1938, which was the first commercial recording of Alan Rawsthorne's music.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Alan Rawsthorne made a distinguished contribution to 20th-century British chamber music, composing in all established forms except opera.

Source: Booklet

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