Granville Bantock - Violin Sonata No. 1 in G (1928-29)
Violin: Lorraine McAslan
Piano: Michael Dussek
I. Allegro con moto [0:00]
II. Andante sostenuto [12:58]
III. Allegro vivo non tanto [20:38]
Granville Bantock - Violin Sonata No. 2 in D (1929-32)
I. Lentemente non troppo - Allegro con anima [0:00]
II. A piacere, quasi recitativo - Agitato con moto [10:32]
III. Andante con moto rubato - Con brio [20:07]
Violin: Lorraine McAslan
Piano: Michael Dusse
Coronach ("Pro Patria Mori"): Meditation for violin and piano (1889, arr. 1918)
This is a brief, lyrical piece for violin and piano by British composer Granville Bantock (1868-1946), subtitled "Pro Patria Mori" (Latin: "To perish for the fatherland"). It was composed early in his career, before he gained recognition as one of the leading figures in British music along with his friend Edward Elgar.
Violin: Lorraine McAslan
Piano: Michael Dussek
