1816-1875
There is an Englishman, William Bennett , in our daily circle, an out-and-out Englishman, a splendid artist, a poetic, beautiful soul.
(ROBERT SCHUMANN)
A performance of William Sterndale Bennett 's Sextet in f sharp minor, for two violins, viola, cello, double-bass and piano. It is preceded by the first broadcast performance of Duo for two violins in F major by G. F. Pinto , and followed by the Quintet for two violins, viola, cello and piano by John Field.
AD SOLEM QUARTET with JEFFREY BOX (double-bass) ALAN CUCKSTON (fortepiano)