an occasional series of solo piano works, this is the first time I thought a collection might be worth putting up on Reelcrafter. The idea of "Nocturnes" is inspired by Fauré's great cycle although he is only one of a number of influences here.

Nocturne no. 6
Nocturne no. 7 8'01"
Nocturne no. 8 20'00"
Nocturne no. 9 25'25"

my first larger scale sacred work, setting part of the Requiem Mass. A number of years after writing it, the Recordare Jesu Pie and Libera me were added which includes string interludes and form the heart of the piece.
Requiem
Kyrie 5:08
Dies Irae 7:52
Recordare Jesu Pie 11:22
Libera me 21:37
Lux Aeterna 26:13
In Paradisum 34:38

I got the idea for this work from an atmospheric recent piece for cello and piano called "Rain" by Steve Elcock. For some time, I wasn't quite sure where I was going but in the end things materialised around the general theme of Scottish weather -- hence the subtitle "Scotorum Tempestas". Although it's not only about the weather, the varying moods provide the main focus and the whole work is based around the motifs heard right at the outset. The first movement is the most wide-ranging in mood and in "Spring breezes" there is a distinct idea of lambs, birds etc at play (and just occasionally quarrelling as things go on). The last movement which refers to the never completely dark summer nights was added a couple of weeks later but also has, particularly in the central section, a yearning quality for something which seems always just out of reach. In the end, the whole is more than just tone painting

1. Storm and sunshine
2. Fog and ice 7' 49"
3. Spring breezes 15' 36"
4. Simmer Dim 21'44"

this trio largely dispels the gloom of a number of recent works and ends with a spirited finale. After hearing a work featuring the clarinet/viola combination, I though it might be nice to try this with piano.
1. allegretto
2. tranquillo 6'11"
3. rondo -- molto vivace 14'54"