For Bob. arranged for Viola and Piano. First performed by Elisabeth Smalt and Kevin Volans, London 2016.

Composers Note:

I have no idea where this piece came from and how it is structured. Butbeforeand after I wrote it I was nagged by the question: what does the Viola have to do with the Piano? 

Did this combination evolve by unfortunate accident? The Viola was perfected in the 18th century. Itsnaturalmétier is (private) chamber music. The Pi...