Arthur Butterworth's first string trio was inspired by the contemplation in winter of springtimes and summers of the past. It was commissioned by the Cheltenham Festival and first performed on 13th July 1983 with members of the Music Group of London, Hugh Bean (violin), Eileen Croxford ('cello) and David Parkhouse (piano).

It is a single-movement work in three sections lasting about 25 minutes and has been recorded by the Piano Trio on Dutton Epoch CDLX 7164

This is the revised (2011) edition of the quartet Butterworth originally composed in 1997.

Duration c.15 minutes.

'Tarka' was composed in 2013 and premiered by the Manchester Chamber Ensemble conducted by Richard Howarth at the Ilkley Concert Club David Pyett Celebration Concert given at the King's Hall, Ilkley on 2 October 2013.

The programme also included the original version of Copland's 'Appalachian Spring' and Butterworth chose the same instrumentation for his own work.

A full score with set of parts is available for hire. Please contact us about an inspection score.

Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Violin I (2 players), Violin II (2 players), Viola (2 players), Cello (2 players), Double Bass, Piano

Duration c.11‐12 minutes.