Avril Coleridge-Taylor: Pno Con & Orchl Works [CD]
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This landmark recording is the first album devoted entirely to the music of Avril Coleridge-Taylor (1903-1998). A composer, conductor, pianist and singer of remarkable versatility, she long remained in the shadow of her father, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Here, at last, her artistry takes centre stage. Featuring world-premiere recordings of some of her most significant orchestral works, the album reveals a distinctive musical voice - eloquent, assured, and deeply personal. Together, these performances stand as a powerful testament to her creativity and resilience, illuminating the experiences of a woman of colour in twentieth-century Britain.
Tracklist:
- Piano Concerto in F minor-Allegro Maestoso. 'To the Friends Who Inspired Me to Write This Work'
- Piano Concerto in F minor-Adagio. 'To the Memory of a Great Musician: Edward Elgar'
- Piano Concerto in F minor-Allegro Deciso. 'In Remembrance of My Father'
- Comet Prelude
- Sussex Landscape-Largo
- Sussex Landscape-Lento E Molto Tranquillo
- Sussex Landscape-Largo - Maestoso
- To April
- From the Hills
- Valse Caprice
- In Memoriam: To the R.A.F
- In Memoriam: Largo for Orchestra
UPC: 5060262794142
Label: Resonus Classics
Release Date: 1.16.26
Format: CD
Original Release Date: January 16, 2026
