Avril Coleridge-Taylor: Piano Concerto & Orchestral Works

1. Piano Concerto in F Minor: I. Allegro maestoso (11:39)
2. Piano Concerto in F Minor: II. Adagio (5:58)
3. Piano Concerto in F Minor: III. Allegro deciso (10:20)
4. Comet Prelude (10:37)
5. Sussex Landscape: I. Largo (5:53)
6. Sussex Landscape: II. Lento e molto tranquillo (3:08)
7. Sussex Landscape: III. Largo – Maestoso (2:27)
8. To April (7:12)
9. From the Hills (8:32)
10. Valse Caprice (4:05)
11. In Memoriam – To the R.A.F. (4:27)
12. In Memoriam (2:15)

This landmark recording is the first album devoted entirely to the music of Avril Coleridge-Taylor (1903-1998). A composer, conductor, pianist and singer of remarkable versatility, she long remained in the shadow of her father, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Here, at last, her artistry takes centre stage. Featuring world-premiere recordings of some of her most significant orchestral works, the album reveals a distinctive musical voice – eloquent, assured, and deeply personal. Together, these performances stand as a powerful testament to her creativity and resilience, illuminating the experiences of a woman of colour in twentieth-century Britain.