Richardson, Alan

Richardson was born in Edinburgh and worked with the BBC as a pianist before moving to London to study piano and composition with Harold Craxton at the Royal Academy of Music from 1929 to 1930. He went on a concert tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1931. From 1936 to 1939, he was the violinist Carl Flesch's accompanist. In 1961, Richardson married Janet Craxton, a famed oboist, and his instructor Harold Craxton. In 1960, he was elected Professor of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music, where he remained until he died in 1978. Richardson composed a lot of piano music and a little chamber music, including some pieces for the oboe that he wrote for his wife. With the viola player Watson Forbes, he captured his Sussex Lullaby.

Viola Compositions of Alan Richardson | Animato Strings

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Richardson, Autumn Sketches For Viola And Piano (Comus)

Autumn Sketches by Alan Richardson, published by Comus Edition, is a beautifully expressive contemporary work for viola and piano that explores a range of lyrical moods and colours. Ideal for intermediate and advanced violists, it is an excellent choice for recitals, examinations, conservatory study, and chamber music performance.

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• Music by Alan Richardson for viola and piano

• Expressive contemporary repertoire

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study

$36.95

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Richardson, Rhapsody For Viola And Piano (Comus)

Rhapsody by Alan Richardson, published by Comus Edition, is an expressive contemporary work for viola and piano that combines lyrical writing with rich musical contrasts. Ideal for intermediate and advanced violists, it is an excellent choice for recitals, examinations, conservatory study, and chamber music performance.

Key Features:

• Music by Alan Richardson for viola and piano

• Expressive contemporary chamber repertoire

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study

$36.95