Description
Sounds Irish by James Rae-Flute and Piano
Sounds Irish by James Rae-Flute and Piano
Publisher-Universal Edition
10 original and traditional pieces
About
Irish folk music, with violin, flute, harp, guitar, drum and others is not only present in pubs, at festivals or on street corners, but has numerous international followers.
From cheerful melodies, jumping rhythms or dance-like spinning and flowing sounds reminiscent of the Celtic harp, to expressive melancholic moments, James Rae presents the whole range of the popular style in “Sounds Irish”.
This album features ten contrasting and expressive duos for flute and piano including traditional Irish melodies, original compositions with an ‘Irish flavour’, jazz waltzes and improvised sections.
In addition to fresh original compositions, this volume of the World Music series also includes traditional classics such as “The Irish Washerwoman”, “The Londonderry Air” or “St. Patrick’s Day”.
Contents
- A Drop O’ the Hard Stuff (Rae)
- One Cold, Grey Morning (Rae)
- Harry’s Empty Glass (Rae)
- Beyond the Headland (Rae)
- Kieran in the Kitchen (Rae)
- His Father’s Son (Rae)
- The Londonderry Air (Trad)
- The Irish Washerwoman (Trad)
- St. Patrick’s Day (Trad)
- The Rakes of Mallow (Trad)
James Rae
Rae (born in 1957), is a versatile musician known for his successful career in performing, composing, and teaching. He studied clarinet, bass clarinet, piano, and composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying with professors, Yona Ettlinger, Stephen Trier, Meriel Jefferson, and Patric Standford.
James Rae’s performances have spanned West End and Royal National Theatre productions, including the renowned ‘Oresteia’ with music by Sir Harrison Birtwistle. He has also collaborated with leading orchestras and ensembles, notably participating in the EMI album ‘Classic Ellington’ conducted by Sir Simon Rattle and the C.B.S.O. He also leads the Phoenix Saxophone Quartet
As a highly published composer, James Rae has created over 200 educational wind music compositions. His works, featured in major wind examination syllabuses, encompass instrumental study books, tutors, transcriptions, duets, and collaborations on musicals with Mike Cornick.
Additionally, he has served as an adjudicator at various music festivals and competitions.
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