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Sherwoods Concerto for Violin and Cello was written at the height of his career in Germany, being completed in 1908; evidently influenced in some measure by the Double Concerto of Brahms, the work is, nevertheless, characterized by very different harmonies and textures and a distinctly late Romantic lyricism. Intricately crafted, it displays a dramatic verve in its outer movements that complements the passionate lyricism of the second movement. It is presented on this new release alongside Frederic Cowens Symphony no.5 composed at the request of the Cambridge University Musical Society and first performed under Cowens baton in 1887, it received its first professional performance later that year at a Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Concert. It is a work full of color, songfulness, energy and drama.