It was not until the later 1940s that Alan Rawsthorne was able to win an assured position in English music, writing prolifically in a style that is comparable to that of Walton, his compatriot and near contemporary.

Orchestral Music
Rawsthorne’s compositions include two piano concertos, two violin concertos, and concertos for cello, for clarinet, for oboe and for two pianos. Some of his music has found its way into standard light-music repertoire.

Chamber Music
Rawsthorne’s Theme and Variations for two violins first brought him to the attention of a wider audience when it was performed at the 1938 ISCM meeting in London. His later compositions include chamber music for a variety of instrumental combinations, from a Concerto for 10 instruments to the Elegy for solo guitar.