Scorpions (with stings in their tails). – Opus 124 (2016)

Harp, Harp Duo, Programme Notes

“Scorpions” was commissioned by the American Harp Society for Duo Scorpio. The name of the group Duo Scorpio and particularly the simultaneous date of the birthdays of Katie and Kristi, both born on the 5th November 1982 inspired Paul Patterson to base the main...

Canonic Lullaby (oboe and harp version) – Opus 125a (2016)

Chamber Music, Harp, Harp Duo, Programme Notes, Wind, Wind Duo

The Canonic Lullaby was first performed in Germany in 2016 with Andreas Wehrenfennig Harp and Bernhard Forster Oboe. As the title suggests it is a calm lyrical piece and has the feel of Italian barcarolle with flowing melodies and gently rocking rhythms that float...

Canonic Lullaby (flute and harp version) – Opus 125 (2016)

Chamber Music, Harp, Harp Duo, Programme Notes, Wind, Wind Duo

The flute and harp version of the Canonic Lullaby was first performed by Heather Wrighton, harp and Emma Halman, flute at the Octagon Music, Watford in March 2017 As the title suggests it is a calm lyrical piece and has the feel of Italian barcarolle with flowing...

Hastings Toccata – Opus 123 (2016)

Keyboard, Solo Piano

The competion set piece learnt by 123 competition entrants, and performed by 12 in the semi-finals at the 12th Hastings International Piano Competiton 2016 Details Written 2016 Solo Piano Length 4 Commission: Hastings International Piano Competiton Publisher: Joseph...

Mosquitoes – Opus 122 (2015)

Chamber Music, Harp, Harp Ensemble, Programme Notes

Mosquitoes for harp quartet was commissioned by 4Girls 4Harps and was premiered at the Ryedale Festival UK in 2015. It is a work that uses many extended avant-garde techniques including glissandos with finger nails and with the tuning key, tapping the instrument with...