This landmark recording is the first album devoted entirely to the music of Avril Coleridge-Taylor (1903-1998). A composer, conductor, pianist and singer of remarkable versatility, she long remained in the shadow of her father, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Here, at last, her artistry takes centre stage. Featuring world-premiere recordings of some of her most significant orchestral works, the album reveals a distinctive musical voice - eloquent, assured, and deeply personal. Together, these performances stand as a powerful testament to her creativity and resilience, illuminating the experiences of a woman of colour in twentieth-century Britain.

Tracklist:

1. Piano Concerto in F minor-Allegro Maestoso. 'To the Friends Who Inspired Me to Write This Work'
2. Piano Concerto in F minor-Adagio. 'To the Memory of a Great Musician: Edward Elgar'
3. Piano Concerto in F minor-Allegro Deciso. 'In Remembrance of My Father'
4. Comet Prelude
5. Sussex Landscape-Largo
6. Sussex Landscape-Lento E Molto Tranquillo
7. Sussex Landscape-Largo - Maestoso
8. To April
9. From the Hills
10. Valse Caprice
11. In Memoriam: To the R.A.F
12. In Memoriam: Largo for Orchestra

UPC: 5060262794142
Label: Resonus Classics
Release Date: 1.16.26
Format: CD