Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike for the verve, commitment and intelligence of his interpretations, Rupert Marshall-Luck read Music at Cambridge University before being awarded a postgraduate scholarship to continue his violin studies with the eminent teacher Simon Fischer, thereafter winning a Distinction for his degree of Master of Music. He appears as soloist and recitalist at major venues and festivals throughout Britain as well as in France, Germany, the Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland, Switzerland and the USA. His performances also include radio recordings for the BBC and for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.

Matthew Rickard studied with Clive Williamson at the University of Surrey and with Michael Dussek as a postgraduate at the Royal Academy of Music, where he specialised in piano accompaniment, gaining a distinction for his final recital. Matthew is currently active as a freelance chamber musician and accompanist. He has performed live on BBC Radio 3’s ‘In Tune’ and has appeared at many venues throughout the UK and abroad. As an orchestral pianist and accompanist, Matthew has worked with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Moscow City Ballet, Thursford Christmas Spectacular, Guildford Opera Company, Hart Voices, Lloyds Choir, Rugby Philharmonic Choir, Royal Free Music Society and the Rushmoor Choir.
 
Both Rupert Marshall-Luck and Matthew Rickard are regular performers at the English Music Festival.

Contents:
Joseph Holbrooke
- Sonata in F major for Violin and Piano 'The Grasshopper' (1917 version – Authorised Original Version)

Granville Bantock
- Sonata in F major for Viola and Piano 'Colleen'
World premiere recording
Performed on Gustav Holst’s viola.