Many years ago I wrote a string quartet and like many of my older works it has been neglected and overlooked. Recently I have been reviewing it along with other completed compositions and it has only required a little editing before being ready for “engraving”. As it is a work for stringed instruments I think I might first run it past my colleagues in the orchestra just in case I have inadvertently demanded anything technically unreasonable; after all it is 45 years since I passed ABRSM grade 5 on the viola and I am a little rusty to say the least! It is a fairly conventional piece rooted firmly in traditional tonal harmony and follows the usual 4 movement structure, but that does not detract from its value as a very playable piece with audience appeal.