Almost the end of term and another excellent lunchtime concert. Top violinist Madeleine Mitchell performed a recital of: Grace Williams – Violin Sonata Michael Nyman – Taking it as Read Edward Elgar – Violin Sonata The Elgar and the Williams sonatas were both energetic, intense works, with beautiful slow second movements (Elgar - based on 'wood magic'?; Williams - folk song influenced). In between we were treated to Taking it as Read , which Madeleine commissioned from the composer. Madeleine is a world-class, award winning musician and her tone definitely showed this - overall a superb hour's music.
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