Prelude (2’) This is a lyrical prelude that is also useful as a teaching piece, as it involves broken chords moving up the piano where the hands cross, with a melody to be brought out at the top note. It has been enjoyed and easily mastered by several of my own pupils, but may be enjoyed by pianists…
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Prelude – Welsh River (3’ 30”) This prelude was composed after a holiday in Wales. It was not initially written from any direct inspiration from the countryside, but “reminded me so strongly of the atmosphere of the beautiful Ystwyth river and its surrounding countryside,” that the prelude became known as “Welsh River”. It is in D major – “a…
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Quarrel (1’) A miniature representing a quarrel.… On the recording, the last bars are slightly under speed, as I have very tiny hands, and cannot quite reach the octaves up to speed, so anyone with tiny hands may find the same. I am more than happy for those bars to be played at the speed I take them!…
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Rain in the City – Amir Dawoodbhai This piece was inspired by a sudden torrential downpour during the evening rush hour in the City of London. Commuters in places like Central London are fascinating to watch, akin to a great army of ants on the move. Then, a sudden downpour interrupts this seemingly endless procession. It may only be less…
Rainbow of Human Emotion (3’) This was written during the 2020 “Lockdown” after a pupil shared, via the screen in a piano lesson, a painting she had done. I loved the bright, rainbow colours that she had used, which were the colours representing the NHS during the Lockdown. I wrote a poem about the piece (below) which in turn…
Rainbows of Human Emotion was written during Lockdown, and was inspired by a poem, which was in turn, inspired by a pupil sharing a piece of her artwork via an online piano lesson. The piece was in bright colours, which reminded me of the rainbow as a symbol support of the NHS. The piece reflects upon human emotion, in relation…
Reflections – piano duet 1’ 30” A piece written for a pupil who had a GCSE music exam coming up and who had left it until three weeks before to prepare! There was no time to research what she could play, obtain the music, ascertain from her school teacher whether the standard would be acceptable, and still give her…
Reflective Thoughts On a Cliff Top (3’ 20”) This was inspired by a poem written by a friend, Michael Gibson, which takes us in evocative imagery to different coastal parts of the British Isles. This piece uses an excerpt from the poem, which enters as spoken word towards the end, where it is to be read over the piano…
Remembrance (3’ 45”) These two pieces were improvisations on the subject of remembrance, played during the week of remembrance, in 2018. I had asked all my piano pupils to play an improvisation on their thoughts on remembrance, with a photograph of "The poppies at the town of London” placed on the piano, for them to reflect on. It…
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Reminiscence – the day we didn't go to the New Forest (1’ 20”) The inspiration for this miniature came one November day, after a planned trip to the New Forest had to be cancelled due to the weather. We awoke to heavy black skies and torrential rain. A trip long looked forward to cancelled: this piece was the result. …
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Rhapsody – piano duet approx. 4’ This piano duet was written for two pupils. It has many different characters and contrasts within the one piece, slow and lyrical, as well as strong, powerful passages, so is ideal for encouraging interpretation. It also has a lot of scope for exploring balance between the two players. It was performed in…
Rhapsody Concertino (Concertino for piano and orchestra) This one movement mini concerto was originally written as a piano duet (also available for download). It is full of lyrical melodies, with soaring strings, delicate passages for harp and piano and with some passion in the central chord section. The piano part is not overly difficult, (easily manageable by a…
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Roses at Kypp Cottage (3’ 42”) This piece was written after spending a weekend in Kent and staying with a lady at her home – Kypp Cottage. We had gone to visit some gardens in Kent – this being one of them. The garden was overflowing with roses, and we received such a warm welcome from someone who loved…
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Seasonal Convergence (5’ 7”) This piece was written as part of a series of compositions written by my pupils and myself. We each wrote some poetry or prose, then used someone else poetry or prose to inspire a composition. One of the poems I chose, was about the blurring of the seasons; particularly summer and autumn, which are so…
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Serenity (3’) This little miniature, at little over three minutes long, was yet another inspiration that came from “Lockdown” online teaching. It was inspired by “doodling” on the Skype “door bell” notes as I waited for a pupil. Much nicer to improvise than just sit and wait! This serene little piece was the result... Prices: Score £2.50 mp3…
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Snowdrops is a true piano miniature, very delicate and ethereal. It was originally an improvisation, which was then notated directly from the recording made at the time. Perfect for a winter season concert. Price: score £2.50 recording 50p Listen: (original improvisation recording)
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Snowfall (1’ 50”) This was written in a lesson with a pupil, who was struggling a little to read the bass clef. I thought that one of the best ways to help her, was to get her to write something in the bass clef (she did enjoy composing music) and so we began to write a duet together, with…
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Song, Without Words (2’ 45”) This was begun at a friend’s house, after an enjoyable rehearsal. The theme is very lyrical and melodic, tinged with a slightly wistful feel. Price: Score £2.50 mp3 50p Listen here:
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Sostenuto – seven duets (for three or four hands) This set of seven duets was written for an adult pupil. The first duet part is a single line of music only (written on two staves) split between the hands. This means the player who is likely not experienced at playing duets and is still in the early stages of…
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Spring! Winter gradually recedes, and we are greeted by the first primroses! A piano miniature that will give pleasure, both to audience in a concert setting, or may be enjoyed at home. There is a beautiful Youtube video, full of the delights of spring: primroses, celandines, blossom, featuring 'Spring' as the music. View score Listen
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St. James’ (3’ 25”) This little piano miniature was inspired by a photo sent to me by a friend, of a ruined church. The picture had so much serenity, it inspired this piece, a poem and a painting. It evokes distant bells within a serene sound world….The photo of an abandoned church spoke to me immediately, suggesting a…
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Summertime 2’ This was one of a set of thirty five pieces written by my pupils and myself. We each wrote either poetry or prose, to be chosen and used as inspiration for a composition, by another member of the group. One of the pupils came back rather apologetically, saying she was not good at poetry. I actually found…
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The Beauty of a Winter Sky (2‘ 30”) This was written for an adult pupil and uses a very thin texture to represent the thin light of a watery winter sky. Prices: Score £2.50 mp3 50p Listen here:
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The day we did not go to See the Star-lit Sky (3’ 30”) This was born out of anticipation of going out to see a beautiful star-lit sky with a friend, which subsequently did not take place - the thought of an opportunity to see something beautiful, triggered this piece.... Prices: Score £2.50 mp3 50p Listen here:…
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