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Featured Recordings
TRIO FOR FLUTE , CELLO AND PIANO op.617 (September 2010)
adapted from the version of the trio for flute, cello and harp
Published by: Highbridge Music LtdDuration: 8 mins
Recordings Available
Available in the version for Flute, cello and harp on Meridian CDE84553
'HOWARD BLAKE - CHAMBER MUSIC'
ENGLISH SERENATA
Gabrielle Byam-Grounds Flute, Joseph Spooner cello, Rowena Bass harp
programme includes 'Pennillion for flute and harp, Quintet for flute and string quartet
(and Martyn Hill tenor sings 'Shakespeare Songs for Tenor and string quartet')
Performances
| 7th October 2011 | The Milan Trio. Flute: Susan Milan, Cello: Christopher Jepson, Piano: Andrew Ball 7.30pm Programme details: Trio in G major KV564 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Trio Howard Blake; Sonate in D op 94 (flute and piano) Serge Prokofiev; Sonata in D minor (cello and piano) Claude Debussy; Trio in D minor op 49 Felix Mendelssohn; Tickets: Cambridge Corn Exchange Box Office, University of Cambridge; West Road Concert Hall 7.30 |
| 18th August 2011 - 19th August 2011 |
Susan Milan, National Flute Association, Charlotte, N.Carolina, USA |
Reviews
Howard Blake's Trio was a revelation. With over 600 published works, the composer of the festive children's classic The Snowman surely ranks among the most prolific and original voices of our time. From the tranquil opening bars of the first movement to the voluptuous soaring lines of the slow movement, and the arresting finale, this was a striking composition. The Milan Trio responded with a radiant performance, exuding naivete and an almost child-like beauty and simplicity. Without doubt Blake is a composer whose comparative neglect should be a cause of embarassment for the musical establishment.
Thomas Neal, Pan Magazine, 1/12/2011
Related Works
'*TRIO FOR FLUTE CLARINET AND PIANO'
op.25
(January 1964)
A Trio In Three Movements derived from the music of the film 'A few days', published by Chappell's
A Trio In Three Movements derived from the music of the film 'A few days', published by Chappell's
'*PIANO TRIO NO.2'
op.524
(2001)
Concert piece in 3 movements, an arrangement of the music for flute, clarinet and piano (op.25) from the Howard Blake film made at the National Film Theatre 1963 film - 'A Few Days'
Concert piece in 3 movements, an arrangement of the music for flute, clarinet and piano (op.25) from the Howard Blake film made at the National Film Theatre 1963 film - 'A Few Days'
'TRIO FOR FLUTE, VIOLA AND PIANO'
op.524A
(January 2001)
Concert piece in 3 movements - an arrangement of Piano Trio no. 2 , 'A few days' op.25
Concert piece in 3 movements - an arrangement of Piano Trio no. 2 , 'A few days' op.25
'TRIO FOR FLUTE, CELLO AND HARP'
op.559
(September 2005)
(Audio Sample Available)
Concert piece in 3 movements - an arrangement of the trio for flute, clarinet and piano (op.25)
Concert piece in 3 movements - an arrangement of the trio for flute, clarinet and piano (op.25)
'TRIO FOR FLUTE, CLARINET AND HARP'
op.598
(May 2009)
Concert piece in 3 movements - an arrangement of the trio for flute, clarinet and piano (op.25)
Concert piece in 3 movements - an arrangement of the trio for flute, clarinet and piano (op.25)