Clare Howick, the violinist on this album, has a special interest in twentieth-century British violin repertoire, which has led to several premières and recordings.
Composer Biography
Cyril Scott initially decided to stop composing in 1944 because his harmonic style had been eclipsed, but a sign from the occult inspired him to continue.
Critical Reception
Cyril Scott was a composer 'rather more respected than played' during his lifetime, but recordings of his piano concertos in the 1970s helped spark a revival of his music.
Composer Biography
Cyril Scott, a British composer, was part of the 'Frankfurt Group' of musicians, which included Norman O'Neill, Roger Quilter, Balfour Gardiner, and Percy Grainger.
Composer's Artistic Vision
During the 1920s, Cyril Scott became deeply interested in Indian philosophy and wrote pioneering books and articles on it, as well as on subjects like osteopathy and homeopathy.
Composer Biography
Cyril Scott's large-scale works were published in Germany, leading to many of his autograph scores being destroyed during the Second World War.
Instruments
Clare Howick performs on a Stradivarius violin from 1721, which was generously loaned for this recording.
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