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Eleanor Alberga Violin Concertos - collaborative classics
Ralph Graves Ralph Graves

Eleanor Alberga Violin Concertos - collaborative classics

Eleanor Alberga and her husband Thomas Bowes make quite a team. As the piano/violin duo Double Exposure they toured and performed together. And they frequently performed Alberga's music. The blend of personal and artistic intimacy between the two inspired both.

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Alwyn quartets show early influences
Ralph Graves Ralph Graves

Alwyn quartets show early influences

The Villiers Quartet, as recorded here, has a clean, natural ensemble sound. There's a slight edge to the violins, but I think that just gives these works a little extra energy.

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