Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Four Characteristic Waltzes Op. 22

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As the illegitimate son of an English woman and a man from Sierra Leone, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor overcame the constraints of Victorian society to become an acclaimed composer and a symbol of hope for racial equality, earning international fame during his lifetime. His Four Characteristic Waltzes Op. 22 , originally written for orchestra and arranged here by the composer for violin and piano, are ideal concert pieces that explore the expressive range of the waltz form: from the Dvöák-inspired Valse bohémienne , through the tender simplicity of the Valse rustique , to the serene Valse de la Reine and the fiery brilliance of the Valse mauresque. Lyrical and idiomatic for violin, with a rich, full piano part, these pieces offer rewarding repertoire for intermediate to advanced players and a delightful rediscovery of Coleridge-Taylor's elegant, expressive style. With an introduction by violinist Maya Magub.