Novello Howells Herbert - Piano Works
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Summary of This Score
This collection brings together 15 piano pieces by Herbert Howells, presented in a carefully prepared edition, transcribed and established by Jonathan Clinch. Published for the first time, the set highlights a lesser-known facet of this major English composer, offering works ranging from the very first documented piece, The Arab's Song (written at age 16), to the Petrus Suite, completed when he was over 80 years old.
Throughout the pieces, one follows the evolution of Howells' writing: a sense of harmonic color, restrained lyricism, and a taste for evocative atmospheres. The volume also emphasizes his stylistic interests, notably his fascination with French music (with titles like Phantasy or Harlequin Dreaming ) and his attraction to Tudor aesthetics (for example Pavane and Galliard ), offering a piano repertoire that is both expressive, refined, and very "singular."
There is also a particularly touching tribute to his friend and colleague Gerald Finzi: his rest. Thanks to this diversity of forms and moods, this book is aimed both at enthusiasts of Howells and 20th-century English music and at pianists seeking new concert pieces or musical study material off the beaten path.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Herbert Howells | Artist | Matthew Schellhorn |
| Arranger | Jonathan Clinch | Instrumentation | piano |
Questions frequently asked
Q: How many pieces does the Novello Howells Herbert - Piano Works collection contain?
A: The collection gathers 15 piano pieces by Herbert Howells.
Q: Which periods of Howells' life are represented in this score?
A: The fifteen pieces cover a period ranging from The Arab's Song, written at age 16, to the Petrus Suite, completed after the age of 80.
Q: Who prepared and transcribed this edition of Howells' piano works?
A: Jonathan Clinch is credited for the transcription and preparation of this edition. The work is published for the first time. Matthew Schellhorn is also mentioned as an artist.
Q: What stylistic influences appear in Herbert Howells' piano pieces?
A: The writing notably reflects Howells’ interest in French music, through Phantasy and Harlequin Dreaming. The Tudor aesthetic is represented by Pavane and Galliard.
Q: Is the piece his rest included in this piano collection?
A: The selection includes his rest, a tribute by Herbert Howells to his friend and colleague Gerald Finzi.
