August – december 2008

The arrival of my son, Jack, has meant life has been more hectic than usual  - so I have not kept this blog going too effectively! Apart from our new arrival, here is a potted summary of the rest of 2008:

John Ireland piano  music (volume 3) was issued by Naxos in September and continues my long running complete edition. This was supposed to be the final installment but in the last couple of years some hitherto unknown early manuscripts have come to light and there is talk of a fourth volume which will also include the Legend for piano and orchestra and the wonderful piano concerto. Watch this space……

October was busy mainly with concerts with Tasmin Little. Together we were getting to grips with a new sonata programme which we recorded during November for BIS.  In December Faber Music published the final books (grades 6-8) in my series with Paul Harris Improve your Aural.