These five short Ôpostcards from SicilyÕ were written at the request of the German pianist, Gertrud Firnkees. ÔFollowing a holiday in TaorminaÕ, the composer writes, ÔI attempted to capture some of the warmth and colour of Sicily in musical miniatures.
ÔForgotten WorldsÕ, the composer writes, Ôwas originally written in a version for speaker, flute, cello and piano as part of a set using texts by the Galway-based poet, Moya Cannon.
These ensemble pieces are intended for classroom use, hence the variable instrumentation which may be played by any combination of classroom or orchestral instruments.
These ensemble pieces are intended for classroom use, hence the variable instrumentation which may be played by any combination of classroom or orchestral instruments.
Six pieces for violin with easy piano accompaniment, including ÔStreetwiseÕ, ÔFiddlerÕs BluesÕ and the title piece, ÔStrawberry JamÕ. Specially commissioned by the Contemporary Music Centre.
An attractive collection of pieces for young cello players. Titles include ÔSpinning Wheel SongÕ, ÔThe Old RabbittÕ and ÔThe Broken CarouselÕ. Specially commissioned by the Contemporary Music Centre.
