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Romanza (extract Lifecycle) op.489o (1996)
Published by: Highbridge Music LtdInstrumentation: Piano
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Duration: 1:51
Sheet Music Available
Instrumental / piano score for saleRomanza is available singly as a booklet from https://www.highbridgemusic.co.uk/onlinestore (or by enquiry from anna@annamenzies.com).
It is also one of the pieces in 'Lifeycle' a collection of 24 piano pieces by Howard Blake which is available for sale complete as a book, by enquiry to anna@annamenzies.com
Recordings Available
Recorded by William Chen as one of the items on 'Lifecycle' ABC Classics. Available from Amazon
Notes
In Bb minor, composed in 1962 in Brighton after first meeting Vladimir Ashkenazy. Published 1996 as Number 15 of 'Lifecycle'. Popular as a piece for Grade 7 - 8 piano players.Performances
| 10th June 2013 - 11th June 2013 |
Vladimir Ashkenazy, Vovka Ashkenazy (for the two-piano works), Potton Hall Studios, UK
Howard attended a magnificent performance of 'La Mer' given at the Royal Festival Hall on 11th December 2011 with Vladimir Ashkenazy conducting The Philharmonia in an all French orchestral programme. Meeting after the concert the Maestro confirmed his desire to record an album of Howard's piano music and this is scheduled between March and June 2013. The repertoire will include two works for two pianos in which he will be joined by his son Vovka and a selection of solo pieces to be performed by Vladimir himself. Release by Decca is anticipated. |