CD 1

Suite for Violin & Piano op.28 (dedicated to Fritz Kreisler) (1909)
Sonata for Violincello & Piano op.64 (dedicated to Beatrice Harrison) (1921)
Sonata in E minor for Violin & Piano op.112 (dedicated to Peggy Radmall) (1945)

Endymion Ensemble:
Krysia Osostowicz (violin)
Jane Salmon (cello)
Michael Dussek (piano)

Recorded at Henry Wood Hall, London, 16-18 November 2001

PREVIOUSLY RELEASED ON DUTTON EPOCH CDLX 7120

CD 2

Viola Sonata No.2 in F major (1906)
Viola Sonata No.1 in C minor (1905)
Phantasy for Viola & Piano op.54 (1918)

James Boyd (viola)
Bengt Forsberg (piano)

Recorded at All Saints' Church, East Finchley, London, 29 April - 1 May 2002

CD 2 PREVIOUSLY RELEASED AS CDLX 7126

The Penguin Guide to CDs and DVDs 2003-4 edition “These musicians play Bowen with dedication and enthusiasm. I particularly commend the pianist, whose warmth of tone and virtuosity reflect the fact that Bowen was himself a pianist. These three works are all major additions to our knowledge of this composer, strong statements from three periods of his compositional life, of consistently high quality, beautifully played.” American Record Guide
Viola Sonata no.1 in C minor; Viola Sonata no.2 in F major Phantasy for Viola & Piano op.54 James Boyd (viola); Bengt Forsberg (piano) Recorded at All Saints’ Church, East Finchley, London, 29 April - 1 May 2002

“With James Boyd the rich-toned soloist, this collection of Bowen’s music for viola and piano is equally welcomed.” “The Swedish pianist, Bengt Forsberg, proves as understanding an accompanist ...”
*** The Penguin Guide to CDs and DVDs 2003-4 edition “Bengt Forsberg brings a sensitivity to the challenging piano parts ...”
“... performed with conviction and panache by Krysia Osostowicz and Michael Dussek.” “... the clear sound quality of both these CDs has a striking immediacy which only serves to enhance these fine performances.” Jeremy Dibble, Gramophone Awards 2011

LXBOX 2011