Lady with a Lute (1929)
This is probably a theorbo with two sets of strings which meant it could produce some lovely resonant bass notes. The bookcase contains some of Richard’s own books of Byrd’s music and other composers of that era.
Dancing Men (1948)
The men dance in front of a backdrop of the sea while the concertina player leans on a wall. The fifth man seems necessary for the composition but is one too many for this square dance. The clown joins in with a dignified solo of his own.
A Judgement (1951)
A different approach to The Last Judgement when instruments instead of people are being judged here by their patron saint Cecilia. A ‘spiritual’ gust of wind blows the curtains whipping up all the sheet music. Some choirboys watch incredulously from a high balcony.
