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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. Album Tracks 1. Arioso, Op. 43 2. Allegro Appassionato 3. Larghetto 4. Finale. Allegro Frescamente 5. Moderato 6. Andantino Con Grand' Espressione 7. Allegro Scherzando 8. Allegro Moderato 9. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo 10. Finale, Allegro Animato
