Leonard Constant Lambert composer writer and conductor was born in London on August 23rd 1905. He was a student of Ralph Vaughan Williams protege of Arthur Bliss and close friend and rival of William Walton. The present Suite for Piano was written when the composer was 19 years old. Constant Lambert died on August 21st 1951 (as a result of pneumonia and undiagnosed diabetes complicated by acute alcoholism) and was laid to rest in Brompton Cemetery London.

Transcriptions for pianoforte from the works of J. S. Bach-This celebrated collection contains arrangements prepared for Harriet Cohen by some of Britain's finest composers such as Frank Bridge William Walton and Ralph Vaughan Williams and includes favourites such as 'Sleepers Wake' 'In dulci jubilo' and the Andante from Brandenburg Concerto No. 2. With a new introduction by David Owen Norris A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen is ideal for all pianists of intermediate standard or above wishing to further explore Bach's music.Reissue of an iconic OUP publication from 1932Twelve Bach transcriptions prepred for the acclaimed English pianist Harriet CohenContributions by some ofBritain's leading composers of the periodArrangements of choral and instrumental worksIntroductory notes by the celebrated pianist and broadcaster David Owen NorrisIdeal companion volume to Bach Transcriptions for Piano (9780193392618)