Chamber Symphony

My Chamber Symphony 'Emerald' receives its premiere later this month. A very encouraging discussion re the logistics this morning with the conductor. It's sounding excellent in rehearsal.

It's moments like this morning's discussion that makes it all worthwhile. The second movement was inspired by this place:

And the entire piece by landscapes such as this:

The third movement is inspired by grandson's excellent dancing skills:

(He was a bit younger in the above photo).

Earlier this week Unquiet Earth was performed in Norway. A video will be available in due course.

Next comes a guitar commission. More later.

The Gong Farmers album #2 is developing.

Colin Vearncombe essay #2 also in motion.