Ashton (b. 1859 Durham) is a best-kept secret of British music. He has a generous output of piano music chamber works and songs. Ashton's writing for both cello and piano is virtuosic. What strikes the ear is the quality of his melodic inspiration - the lyrical immediacy of his tunes suggests Schubert set in a style of Brahmsian richness. This CD features world premiere recordings.

Tracklist:

Arioso, Op. 43
Cello Sonata No. 1 In F Major, Op. 6: I. Allegro Appassionato
Cello Sonata No. 1 In F Major, Op. 6: II. Larghetto
Cello Sonata No. 1 In F Major, Op. 6: III. Finale: Allegro Frescamente
Phantasiestucke, Op. 12: I. Moderato
Phantasiestucke, Op. 12: II. Andantino Con Gran Espressione
III. Allegro Scherzando
Cello Sonata No. 2 In G Major, Op. 75: I. Allegro Moderato
Cello Sonata No. 2 In G Major, Op. 75: II. Adagio Ma Mon Troppo
Cello Sonata No. 2 In G Major, Op. 75: III. Finale: Allegro Animato

UPC: 5060113441430
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 11.13.12
Format: CD

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