Suite for viola and small orchestra (Vaughan Williams)
from Vaughan Williams: Flos Campi & Suite; McEwen: Viola Concerto (CDA67839)
1 Prelude [3'05]
2 Carol [2'28]
3 Christmas Dance [1'53]
4 Ballad [5'58]
5 Moto perpetuo [3'29]
6 Musette [3'33]
7 Polka mélancolique [2'53]
8 Galop [2'10]
25 minutes 29 seconds 8 tracks
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