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Ivor R. Foster: 4 Sketches (1928)

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Channel: PSearPianist · 2015 · Music

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Phillip Sear plays four short piano pieces by the British pianist, organist, and composer Ivor R(eginald) Foster (1904–1998).
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1—From Afar; 2—In Childhood; 3—A Wish; 4—Avril.
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Born in Devon, Foster studied music at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he later became a professor of harmony and composition.  He also taught at his own studios in London.  When he got married (on New Year's Day, 1935) he wrote his own wedding march for the organ.  He became known for light music from the 1930s through 1950s, but seems to be remembered today only for a few educational piano pieces and instrumental solos.  His music is always ascribed to 'Ivor R. Foster', presumably to differentiate himself from the famous Welsh baritone Ivor Foster.  These four pieces are quite abstract, and remind me somewhat of the sophisticated piano miniatures of Frank Bridge.  I assume that 'Avril' refers to a girl, and not to the French word for 'April'.

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