Benjamin Britten Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
Benjamin Britten's early 'Suite Op 6 for violin and piano' was composed during 1934-35, and the first performance of the complete work was given in March 1936 as part of a BBC broadcast. It's a work considerably influenced by Britten's association with the composer Frank Bridge.
The three movements are:
- Moto Perpetuo
- Waltz
- Reveille
The third movement was dedicated by Britten to a close musical friend, the violinist Antonio Brosa, whose problems with sluggishness during the early part of the day are recalled in the tempo indication Andante, Rubato e Pizro (Lazy!).
Recorded at St. Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington by RNZ Concert
Producer and sound engineer: Darryl Stack
