English works for 2 pianos

YORK BOWEN (1884-1961): Theme and Variations, Op. 139, RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT (1936-2012): Divertimento, ARNOLD BAX (1883-1953): Moy Mell, The Poisoned Fountain, Hardanger, BENJAMIN BRITTEN (1913-1976): 2 Pieces, Op. 23.

Description: The two rare pieces are Bowen’s 14-minute set of variations from 1951 on a chorale-like theme and Bennett’s 12-minute jeu d’esprit from 1974 whose movements are titled “Samba triste”, “Country blues”, “Ragtime waltz” and “Tempo di hard rock”. Ludmila Berlinskaya, Arthur Ancelle (pianos).