Kalitha Dorothy Fox facts for kids

Kalitha Dorothy Fox (born in 1894 and passed away on August 11, 1934) was an English composer and writer. A composer is someone who writes music. She lived in England. We don't know much about her life. However, we do know that one of her musical pieces, a viola sonata, was played on the radio from a place called Bournemouth. A sonata is a type of music piece, often for one or two instruments.

What Kind of Music Did She Write?

Kalitha Dorothy Fox wrote different types of music, mostly for instruments. Her works include pieces for small groups of instruments and also for the piano.

Music for Small Groups

This type of music is called chamber music. It's usually played by a few musicians, not a big orchestra. Here are some of her pieces:

• Scherzo in C for violin and piano, Op. 4 (published in 1910). A scherzo is a lively, playful piece of music.
• Chant élégiaque for cello and piano, Op. 6 (published in 1921). A "chant élégiaque" is like a sad or thoughtful song.
• Sonata in C minor for viola and piano, Op. 7 (around 1925). This is the viola sonata that was played on the radio.
• Sonata for violin and piano (published in 1931).

Piano Music

Kalitha Dorothy Fox also wrote many pieces just for the piano.

• Affliction: On the Death of My Mother (published in 1906). This piece was arranged by someone named L. L.
• Fantasie in C♯ minor, Op. 2 (published in 1910). A fantasie is a piece of music that often sounds like it's made up on the spot.
• Minuet in G minor, Op. 3 (published in 1910). A minuet is a graceful dance tune.
• The Kitten Scherzo, Op. 8 (published in 1929). This sounds like a fun, playful piece!
• Prélude, Op. 9 (around 1925). A prelude is a short piece of music, often an introduction to something else.
• Five Pieces, Op. 11 (around 1925).