FM314

Coricancha

Caprice

for viola (or clarinet in B flat) and piano

John Barton Armstrong

£9.95

Coricancha is one of a group of three pieces written by John Barton Armstrong celebrating South American landmarks. The other two are Mato Grosso and Orinoco. They date from 1970.
The Coricancha was the most important temple in the Inca Empire. It is located in Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the empire.

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Composer Title Forces Duration
John Barton Armstrong Coricancha
Caprice
for viola (or clarinet in B flat) and piano
Viola, Piano 6¼ mins
Recorded performance

Martin Powell, Clarinet and Stephen Robbings, Piano

Video

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Catalogue code: FM314 • Published: 14th September 2026
Entry last updated: 20th September 2026