This is incredible stuff - and so beautifully described - I can see clearly all that music laid out like a vast jigsaw puzzle and hope one day to hear some of it. This is a completely unknown name to me but clearly one that everyone should really come to know.
I loved your book, and I'm also fascinated by Freda Swain. I came across her after hearing recordings of a couple of her short viola and piano works.
I wanted to let you know that I was recently given a copy of Freda Swain's piano sonata by Ruth Gerald, who studied piano at the RCM with Freda's husband. My son has been learning it and will be performing it at the RCM keyboard Festival on Sunday 24 March. The festival is live- streamed, so I hope that more people will get to know his wonderful music.
I've also been to the British Library, where there are quite a few old radio recordings of performances by or with Freda Swain. My dream would be to do a PhD about her one day! Maybe when my kids have grown up.... 😊
This is incredible stuff - and so beautifully described - I can see clearly all that music laid out like a vast jigsaw puzzle and hope one day to hear some of it. This is a completely unknown name to me but clearly one that everyone should really come to know.
Brilliant work as ever Leah
Fascinating. I am a fan of Bartók so wonder about ‘Sorry, Mr Bartók!’!
Hi Leah
I loved your book, and I'm also fascinated by Freda Swain. I came across her after hearing recordings of a couple of her short viola and piano works.
I wanted to let you know that I was recently given a copy of Freda Swain's piano sonata by Ruth Gerald, who studied piano at the RCM with Freda's husband. My son has been learning it and will be performing it at the RCM keyboard Festival on Sunday 24 March. The festival is live- streamed, so I hope that more people will get to know his wonderful music.
I've also been to the British Library, where there are quite a few old radio recordings of performances by or with Freda Swain. My dream would be to do a PhD about her one day! Maybe when my kids have grown up.... 😊
It was published by 'Nemo concerts', which I'm guessing was Freda's own publishing company.