Introduction and Elegy for Violin and Piano

A highly lyrical piece, at a moderate tempo, suitable for professionals and amateurs alike. Duration 5 minutes.

'Beautiful and heart-wrenching in its simplicity' - Jan Van Rooyen, violinmaker

In 1996 the Elegy section of this piece was shortlisted for the Match Composition Prize. A recording of the piece, made by the young American violinist Samantha Gillogly, accompanied by Anna Shereshkova, can be heard at:

http://www.myspace.com/charlesmccreery

or at:

http://www.myspace.com/samanthagillogly

'Charles McCreery's beautifully melodic, intricately textured compositions are infused with classical, romantic and folk idioms.' - Samantha Gillogly, violinist