In his writing for strings, Stephen Dodgson revealed an abiding love of early music through his perceptive use of ornamentation, virtuoso displays and enthusiasm for variation form. Both String Trios reflect these elements and their slow movements—hymnal in the earlier work, valedictory in the later—are especially beautiful. The Sonatina in B minor for solo violin is simultaneously a tribute to Bach and a statement of Dodgson’s own musical identity, while the very different Caprice after Puck offers a complex exploration of the hobgoblin’s sinister pranks. Tracklist Artist details Dodgson, Stephen String Trio No. 1 1 I. Vivace 05:52 2 II. Andante 09:43 3 III. Presto 04:16 Violin Sonatina in B Minor 4 I. Molto moderato - espress. 01:42 5 II. Vivace; leggiero 01:24 6 III. Allegretto 02:38 7 IV. Allegro con anima 02:28 Caprice after Puck 8 Caprice after Puck 14:12 Cello Partita 9 I. Prologue 00:49 10 II. Scherzo I 03:44 11 III. Variations I 02:06
