Henriëtte Bosmans: Early Chamber Music
The three works by the Amsterdam-born Henriëtte Bosmans (1895–1952) in this album all date from her early to mid-twenties. The Violin Sonata and Piano Trio are substantial pieces, both animated by the passion of youth – and, given their quality, it is astounding that they should be receiving their first recordings here. At this stage in her life Bosmans was still writing in an expansive, Romantic style, although echoes of French Impressionism, Spain and the Middle East can often be heard – and from time to time the Violin Sonata nods to Bach and Reger.
Solarek Piano Trio
Marina Solarek, violin
Miriam Lowbury, cello
Andrew Bottrill, piano
Listen To This Recording:
- I Allegro passionato, ma non troppo mosso
- II Non troppo presto
- III Adagio –
- IV Moderato assai
- Ariëtta for violin and piano
- I Allegro con brio
- II Andante moderato
- III Andante – Molto vivace
Sonata for Violin and Piano (1918)*
Arietta for violin and piano (1917)**
Piano Trio (1921)*
*FIRST RECORDINGS
** FIRST RECORDING OF THE ORIGINAL VERSION
Magical Journey :
‘These pieces are certainly worth an outing, and the artists do many good things musically, […]. The recorded sound is clear and balanced.’
—Tim Homfray, Stard
Charlotteville Classical :
‘[The Violin Sonata is] full of youthful energy and enthusiasm. […]
The players of the Solarek Trio turn in some fine performances.’
—Talph Graves, Charlotteville Classical