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Donald’s first instrument was the piano. A hint to his extraordinary aptitude for this instrument may be found in the appearance of three demanding “Etudes” written at the age of about 15-16.
No. | Title | Bars | Date | Dedication | Remarks |
3 | Etude Staccato (F minor) | 92 | Dec. 11th 1915 | To J. O’Neil | Vivace |
4 | Etude in Ab III | 72 | Feb. 1916 | Allegro con animato | |
162 | 28 | Short meditation | |||
222 | Green Pastures | 57 | April 1941 | ||
223 | Unto the Hills | 26 | March 1941 | ||
262 | 18 | Very short piano solo | |||
263 | The golden silence | 39 | June 1938 | To Charisma | Published privately: “Two preludes for piano” |
263 | The golden silence | 39 | June 1938 | To Charisma | |
264 | Woodland sorrow | 35 | June 1938 | To Charisma | |
265 | Romance Heroique | 90 | June 1938 | To Charisma | Published privately: Copyright MCMXL by Donald Sprinck, 119 Valkyrie Rd. Westcliffe on Sea, Essex |
268 | Prelude | 67 | |||
269 | Introduction & Finale | Major work, possibly incomplete | |||
270 | Variations on an original theme | Major work. Donald told DJW that “Charlie” Stanford helped him greatly when writing this work. | |||
271 | Bridal Song | 52 | October 1942 | ||
272 | The Ocean (Etude) | 119 | Margate, 1915 | (facsimile) Original MS was retained by Donald’s sister (Margaret Woosnam) and lost on her death |