What’s in a name? Some composers’ names are quite unique in the world of music, while others require a first name (or names) to make sure which composer you’re listening to.
This episode: music from Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Dorothy Howell (1898-1982) and Rae Howell (1979).
Playlist
1. Herbert Howells: Rhapsodic quintet for clarinet and string quartet op. 31
a. Lento-Allegro-Lento-Piu adagio
– Michael Collins, clarinet and Lyric Quartet
2. Dorothy Howell: Sonata for piano in E minor
a. Moderato
b. Tranquillo – non troppo lento
c. Allegro con brio
– Sophia Rahman, piano
3. Dorothy Howell: Sonatea for violin and piano in F minor
a. Allegretto semplice
b. Andante
c. Allegro con fuoco
– Lorraine McAslan, violin and Sophia Rahman, piano
4. Rae Howell: Mind you do (arr. for wind quintet and piano)
– Ensemble Chaminade
Photo shows Dorothy Howell
