Two Pieces

for violin and piano

General Information – Instrumentation – Manuscript – Publication – Arrangements – Recordings

General Information:

Composition:
The Canzonetta was composed in 1948. The Scherzetto followed in 1950.

First Documented Performance:
27 September 1950. Broadcasting House, London. Frederick Grinke violin, Ernest Lush piano.

Duration:
About 6 minutes

Movements:

Dedication:
To Vivien and Laurence Olivier

Craggs Catalogue Number:
C56

Instrumentation:

Violin – piano

Manuscript:

There is no known surviving manuscript.

Publication:

Oxford University Press. 1951. Piano score and violin part, 019 359465X.
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Arrangements:

'Canzonetta', arranged for flute and piano, by Christopher Palmer.
Publication: Oxford University Press. Included in William Walton: A Flute Album, 1992, 019 3594080.
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Two Pieces for Violin and Orchestra, orchestrated by Christopher Palmer.
Instrumentation: Violin solo – 2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon – 2 horns, trumpet – percussion – harp – strings.
Publication: Oxford University Press. Score and parts are available on hire.

Recordings:

WilliamWalton.net – Catalogue of Works – Chamber Music