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Some performances of Susan’s music can be heard on streaming platforms, as listed below.
Violin Sonata in B Minor: Romance (1908)
Section titled “Violin Sonata in B Minor: Romance (1908)”Performed by Patrick Wastnage (violin) and Elizabeth Dunn (piano).
From the album Susan Spain-Dunk; Ruth Gipps: Music for Violin and Piano, Guild GMCD7827, 2022, available from Europadisc and Presto Music.
Sonata in C Minor (c. 1910)
Section titled “Sonata in C Minor (c. 1910)”Allegro Moderato
Spotify | Apple MusicAndante
Spotify | Apple MusicAllegro con brio
Spotify | Apple MusicPerformed by Patrick Wastnage (violin) and Elizabeth Dunn (piano).
From the album Susan Spain-Dunk; Ruth Gipps: Music for Violin and Piano, Guild GMCD7827, 2022, available from Europadisc and Presto Music.
Les Sylphes (1910)
Section titled “Les Sylphes (1910)”Performed by Patrick Wastnage (violin) and Elizabeth Dunn (piano).
From the album Susan Spain-Dunk; Ruth Gipps: Music for Violin and Piano, Guild GMCD7827, 2022, available from Europadisc and Presto Music.
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Phantasy Quartet in D Minor (1915)
Section titled “Phantasy Quartet in D Minor (1915)”Performed by Archaeus String Quartet:
Spotify | Apple MusicFrom the album Smyth, Beach and Spain-Dunk, Archaeus String Quartet, Lorelt LNT114, 2003, available from Presto Music and MVD Shop.
Performed by Suffrage Sinfonia (one movement):
Spotify | Apple MusicFrom the album The Lost Women of Music, Suffrage Sinfonia, Decca, 2019.
Suite for string orchestra (1923)
Section titled “Suite for string orchestra (1923)”I. Prelude. Moderato
Spotify | Apple MusicII. Interlude
Spotify | Apple MusicIII. Romance. Andante con espressione
Spotify | Apple MusicIV. Scherzo. Presto e spicato
Spotify | Apple MusicV. Finale. Lento ma non troppo
Spotify | Apple MusicPerformed by the Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim, conducted by Douglas Bostock. Edited by Peter Cigleris. From the album British Music for Strings, Vol. 3, CPO CX 5457, 2021.
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The Farmer’s Boy (1928)
Section titled “The Farmer’s Boy (1928)”BBC Sounds: BBC Midland Light Orchestra conducted by Rae Jenkins, recorded and broadcast on 17 January 1945. (May not be available to listen in all geographies.)
This recording was selected by conductor Karin Hendrickson to mark International Women’s Day 2019 on BBC Radio 3.
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Stonehenge (1929)
Section titled “Stonehenge (1929)”BBC Sounds: BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Anna-Maria Helsing, recorded and broadcast on 18 January 2019. (May not be available to listen in all geographies.)
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Cantilena for Clarinet and Orchestra (1930)
Section titled “Cantilena for Clarinet and Orchestra (1930)”Performed by Peter Cigleris (clarinet), Deian Rowlands (harp) and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Ben Palmer.
From the album Rediscovered, Signum Records, 2021.
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Two Pieces: I. The Lonely Moor (c. 1935)
Section titled “Two Pieces: I. The Lonely Moor (c. 1935)”Performed by Shirley Turner (violin) and Peter Mallinson (viola).
From the album A Musical Soirée, Meridian Records CDE84686, 2026.
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Two Pieces: II. Jig (c. 1935)
Section titled “Two Pieces: II. Jig (c. 1935)”Performed by Shirley Turner (violin) and Peter Mallinson (viola).
From the album A Musical Soirée, Meridian Records CDE84686, 2026
Winter Song (1935)
Section titled “Winter Song (1935)”Performed by Catherine Wilmers (cello) and Jill Morton (piano).
From the album A Cello Galaxy of British Women Composers, Divine Art DDX 21134, 2025.
Lament for String Orchestra (1935)
Section titled “Lament for String Orchestra (1935)”Performed by the Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim, conducted by Douglas Bostock. Edited by Peter Cigleris. From the album British Music for Strings, Vol. 3, CPO CX 5457, 2021.
Two Piano Preludes I. Prelude No. 1 (1941)
Section titled “Two Piano Preludes I. Prelude No. 1 (1941)”Performed by Duncan Honeybourne (piano).
From the album Prelude and Dance, Prima Facie PFCD244, 2025.
Two Piano Preludes: No. 2, Prelude II (1941)
Section titled “Two Piano Preludes: No. 2, Prelude II (1941)”Performed by Duncan Honeybourne (piano).
From the album Prelude and Dance, Prima Facie PFCD244, 2025.