I wrote this piece a while ago in a moment of pure frustration.  I wanted to explore the range of the clarinet and felt that melody should be a secondary aspect of the music.  The piano uses driving rhythms to help reinforce the idea of frustration. 

Frustration

I'm working with a friend to write some music for his exhibition.  The artwork and music has been inspired by water. 

This short piano sketch explores the shifting nature of music and how it constantly evolves and changes.  The piece attempts to remain free of a tonal centre however does have tonality.  The music references itself but with slightly changes. 

Water Sketch 1

This piece was inspired by a drumming workshop I attended.  I want to use the inherent differences between compound and simple time signatures.  I love minimalist music (Philip Glass, Steve Reich) and so wanted to use some of the features of this music. 

String Quartet No1

This is one of three short piano studies I've written.  Each on represents a different aspect of rhythmic manipulation.  This one uses constantly changing time signatures to displace the beat. 

Piano study No1

The second of three piano study uses a constant ostinato in the bass whilst a continually diminished figures play on top.  It's short, it's fast and it's one of my favourites. 

Piano Study No2

This one is a Prokofiev inspired Baroque tribute.  Fancy words for saying I've written a baroque counterpoint piece which breaks all the rules.  At least tries to successfully!

robgrace