Music for strings (1993)

"Here is an enjoyable album of 20th-century British string music. If you dont know the composer Herbert Howells, familiarity with the string works of Vaughan Williams (and a bit of Britten) will give you some idea of what to expect. Howells Concerto for String Orchestra features two strong and stirring outer movements brimming with rhythmic vitality, while the somber and serious Quasi Lento, composed after the death of Howells son, builds to an emotional climax. Modeled on Vaughan Williams Tallis Fantasia, Howells Elegy for Viola, String Quartet, and String Orchestra showcases the solo viola as it leads us on an inward journey of tender reflection." (Classicstoday)