'One of the few great things about lockdown for me was the opportunity to discover and share some wonderful solo violin music, both old and new, via YouTube. In a time when I couldn't work with other musicians or play to live audiences, I felt I could still connect and relate to you, my virtual audience, through music. This recording consists of those works played during lockdown, both those from the classic solo violin repertoire such as Telemann and Prokofiev, and also those by contemporary composers - Sally Beamish, James Francis Brown, Lyell Creswell, David Matthews and Errollyn Wallen. Some of these pieces were written especially for me, and appear here as premiere recordings. One was even a lockdown commission.' (Sara Trickey) Sara Trickey enjoys an exciting and diverse career as a solo violinist and chamber musician. Noted for her 'fiery and passionate' performances (The Strad) and her 'beautifully refined tone' (Musical Opinion), she performs at many of the major UK festivals and venues, including in the Presteigne, Alwyn, Oxford May Music, York, Ashburton and Wye Valley Chamber Music festivals. Trickey plays regularly with pianist Dan Tong with whom she has recorded the Schubert Sonatinas (Champs Hill Records) to critical acclaim ('Irresistible!' - Barry Millington). She has also made a world premiÃ¨re recording of Mathias' Violin Sonatas (Naxos) with pianist Iwan Llewelyn Jones.

Tracklist:

Suite Española No. 1, Op. 47, T. 61: No. 5, Asturias (Arr. J. Gillie For Violin)
Fanitulsuite: I. Hildring. Lento
12 Fantasias For Violin Without Bass: No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Twv 40:14
The Wise Maid (Transcr. For Violin)
Soliloquy For Solo Violin
Bertha
15 Preludes, Op. 132: No. 12, Luminoso
Lento For Violin
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 115: I. Moderato
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 115: II. Andante Dolce. Tema Con Variazioni
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 115: III. Con Brio. Allegro Precipitato
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UPC: 5060216342139
Label: First Hand
Release Date: 10.21.22
Format: CD

Albeniz / Beamish / Sara Trickey - From An Empty Room (CD)