An exciting, lyrical and witty CD of piano music by Robert Ely is out, featuring the Cook and Stanley piano duo and myself. I hope my first ever CD will do justice to Robert’s music! I was honoured to be chosen by Robert for this recording.
Schubert’s ‘Moment musical’
Franz Schubert’s personal life was a tragic disaster. He was often an awkward, lonely outsider. What strikes me about Schubert is how his personal tragedy clashes with escapism: his harmonies are so pure and his melodies seem to stretch on for ever.
An exciting premiere composed by Robert Ely
It’s always a special responsibility giving the first performance of a work. I’m on the edge for premiering Robert Ely’s Six Spanish Dance Études on Tuesday 5 October… (this concert has sold out)
A luscious seascape by Ravel
What did Ravel mean when he called a set of piano pieces “reflections,” which is ‘Miroirs’ in French? What are they reflecting? ‘The eye sees not itself But by reflection, by some other things.’
