Full score, piano sonata in 5 movements, approx 25 minutes. Recorded by Diana Brekalo. Discovery - DMV 117
Full score, Concertino for Flute and small orchestra in 3 movements, approx 21 minutes. Recorded by Catherine Handley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer. Discovery - DMV104
'Karoo Landscape' is a duet for flute and percussion. It paints a musical picture of a semi-desert region of South Africa, where the composer has lived since 2007.
The Theme and Variations is for wind quintet and is in a neo-classical style to reflect the ambiance of a museum for classical sculpture. The theme is followed by five variations and a coda.
These two Tangos are in a lighter vein than my usual work. They are written for clarinet, accordion and string quartet.
Eternal Harmonies is written for solo violin and an ensemble of 9 players.
This Sonata is for Flute, Cello and Piano and, unlike the Trio-sonatas of the Baroque period, it treats the three instruments as equal. It is in three movements.
Plea for Concordance is for two cellos and piano. In three movements, it expresses the need for concordance among those countries at war. There is a version for viola, cello and piano, contact the composer.
Ever been on a journey that has been ‘eventful’, that is to say treacherous, full of unexpected dangers, yet adventuresome? This piece for Wind Quintet could well describe such a journey.
Transmutations is for flute, clarinet, saxophone and piano. The title suggests change, or transmutating, such as the changes that occur in nature, for example, one chemical element to another, etc.
Concertino is written for cello solo, requiring a professional player, and 6 instruments which can be played by amateurs. It is a miniature concerto in one movement and was originally written for CoMA.
Written for six players, 'Conflicts Shall Pass' suggests many conflicts in life, with eventual resolution.
Six Dance Episodes is an attractive set of pieces that may be choreographed. It is for oboe, guitar and piano. Score and a set of parts are included.
Strange Landing is a String Sextet (2 violins, violas and cellos), lasting 15.5 minutes. The title implies a landing on some new environment, perhaps a new planet with no chance of escape. The work is in three movements: Familiar, yet Unfamiliar; Stranger than Fiction and Progressing to Acceptance.
This piece is written for young players or students of violin and cello.
The song ’Effects of Terror’ uses words by the composer that address terrorist organisations. It ends with hope of peace. It is for contralto, viola and piano.
Suite Médiévale evokes the atmosphere of a bygone age, painting an exotic soundscape with modal melodies and harmonies featuring open fifths. Nevertheless behind the apparent simplicity lies a constant play of symmetry and asymmetry, with interesting rhythms and unexpected turns.
Oboe music by English composers, performed by Sarah Francis (oboe) with cello, string trio and piano.
A one-movement work for the unusual combination of clarinet, bassoon, violin and viola. Demanding for the players but carefully written from the practical angle.
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