Imogen Holst was a talented and prolifc composer, a pillar of twentieth century classical music, whose sizable body of work remains largely neglected.

Prima Facie releases here the recording premiere of a selection of original solo piano music by Holst, including Prelude and Dance (Faber) composed in the year WWII broke out, along with an equally confdent student work, her Theme and Variations (Faber). Holst infuenced generations of music students as a teacher, and this recording features two sets of didactic works including Six Pictures from Finland (OUP), and Five Short Pieces (OUP).

This release also includes the recording premiere of Two Piano Preludes by Susan Spain-Dunk, who was the second women ever to conduct at the Proms. Two world premieres of a more personal and intimate nature complete this collection, frstly by composer Anna McClure, her For Cal suite refecting upon the passing of her eldest son. Finally, music by Luke Whitlock , who devised this recording project; his contemplative Prayers and Refections is a suitable calming way to conclude.