Works by key 20th-century British composers, including OUP house composer
Not too demanding technically; ideal for Grade 6-8 students
Recital and teaching repertoire
New playable arrangements of Walton's Popular Song and a Vaughan Williams piece
An attractive and varied collection of 20th-century piano duets by British composers. The album includes a reprint of Lambert's classic and witty work, 'Trois piéces nègres, pour les touches blanches', as well as new arrangements of Walton's 'Popular Song' and Vaughan Williams's beautiful but little known 'The Lake in the Mountains'. This collection will be of interest to piano duettists everywhere and an ideal introduction to the medium for students.
CONTENT
Serenade, Op.90, No.3, York Bowen Playful Pizzicato, from Simple Symphony, Benjamin Britten Sentimental Saraband, from Simple Symphony, Benjamin Britten Four Pictures, Nos. 3 and 4, Edward Gregson Trois pièces nègres, pour les touches blanches (Aubade; Siesta; Nocturne), Constant Lambert The Lake in the Mountains, Ralph Vaughan Williams Touch her soft lips and part, from Henry V, William Walton Popular Song, from Façade, William Walton
