Description
Touching the Ether for Flute and Piano by Ian Clarke
Touching the Ether for Flute and Piano by Ian Clarke
Publisher-ICMusic
UK Premiere: 2006 Woldingham International Summer School (UK) and later at the 2006 British Flute Society’s International Convention
US Premiere 2006: University of Northern Iowa, followed by performances in Dallas and Seattle.
About
‘Touching the Ether’ explores humanity’s connection with the natural world. Specifically, it reflects upon the numerous connections between individuals, spanning across the globe and generations, both in the present and the future.
The composition explores personal relationships and the complex web of interactions around us. It aims to capture the ripple effect of actions and reactions, whether they fade, merge, or behave like “time dominoes” with surprising outcomes. The piece evokes a sense of connecting with the intangible realm of the ether.
Renowned flute players such as Wissam Boustany, Lorna McGee, Amy Porter, and William Bennett OBE have performed this piece. This piece is a popular repertoire choice among flute players in music colleges.
Composer/Flautist-Ian Clarke
Ian Clarke (born 1964) is an esteemed flautist and composer, regularly invited as a guest soloist and instructor at major conventions worldwide. His performances and teaching engagements have spanned countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Japan, various European nations, the United States (National Flute Association), and the United Kingdom (British Flute Society).
Notably, at the 2017 NFA convention in Minneapolis, he premiered his new concerto for flute and strings. Ian’s albums, such as the highly regarded ‘Within,’ have achieved significant success in the flute world, including ‘Deep Blue’ reaching the top 10 in the UK Classical Artist Chart.
He has conducted masterclasses at prestigious institutions like the Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Juilliard School, and Manhattan School of Music.
Ian’s musical versatility extends across genres, from classical opera to guest appearances with rock group Jethro Tull/Ian Anderson.
Ian pursued part-time studies at the Guildhall School of Music in London, where he excelled as a prize-winning student. Concurrently, he earned an Honours degree in Mathematics from Imperial College London.
Currently, Ian holds the position of Professor of Flute at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. His collaborations with musician and composer Simon Painter have yielded compositions for film and television. Additionally, Ian proudly represents the flute brand, Miyazawa, as an International Miyazawa Flute artist.
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