Summer String Orchestra

Here’s a piece for nine-piece string orchestra (ie double quartet plus bass) I wrote whilst staying in Suffolk one scorching Summer.

It’s called Primary Colours [Audio http://radiomovies.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/01-primary-colours.mp3]

If you’d like a copy click here for simple instructions!

Hope you like it!

Comments

  1. Jon Duffy Avatar
    Jon Duffy

    Hi Philip,

    I really love the ‘upness’ of this piece and in particular the bridge section at around 55 secs.

    Nice sort of Prokofiev echoes and liked the sweeping triplets at that point too.

    Overall it has a really nice folk dance feel to it.

    Top work!

  2. Jon Duffy Avatar
    Jon Duffy

    Hi Philip,

    Really loved the ‘upness’ this. Particularly the bridge section at about 55 secs. All the sweeping triplets.

    Had echoes of a Prokofiev piece for me too, and overall a really English folky feel.

    Great stuff and gave me a right old lift. Thanks.

  3. Jon Duffy Avatar
    Jon Duffy

    Hi Philip,

    I loved this piece. The ‘upness’ of it overall and in particular the bridge section at around 55secs.

    Felt kinda Prokofiev-ish there and the sweeping triplets are great.

    Almost like an English folk dance meets a hoedown.

    Nice work.

  4. Peter Avatar
    Peter

    a sly photo of Aldeburgh there..? love this track – remember it from somewhere – hmm

    p

  5. Molly Avatar
    Molly

    I’d love a copy!

  6. Elena Avatar
    Elena

    A copy of this would be wonderful, if that’s ok! ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    I hate to have favourites but this piece is so upbeat and optimistic I can’t help but to instantly love it! It definitely reminds me of summers gone by (certainly ones with a lot less rain). I’d love a copy!

  8. Autumn Avatar

    Oh, what fun! At times it reminded me of Percy Grainger, but not in any concrete sort of way; I think it’s my mood this morning.

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