The start of Allegro Vivo (the 3rd movement) from the
Violin Sonata No.2 (1948) by Howard Ferguson.
This work was written in 1948 and consist of three movements. A recitative-like Introduction precedes an Allegro, often harmonically reminiscent of Brahms. A central tranquillo section recalls the spirit of the opening music with its transparent scoring and lyrical warmth. A ternary slow movement builds to an impressive central climax and a somewhat aggressive and angular Allegro Vivo, from which this extract is taken, concludes a work of dark intensity.

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