Paul Lewis – Elemental Spirits (Flute Duet)

An unaccompanied work for two flutes, using the entire range of the instrument and many techniques such as flutter tonguing and triple tonguing. It stretches ensemble playing yet lies well beneath the fingers and is haunting and melodious. For schools, colleges, conservatories, libraries and professionals.

Review: "I'm delighted to have a substantial flute duet written for me, and a piece which is a unique addition to the flute duet repertoire. Both parts are pretty evenly balanced in terms of technique and virtuosity. Paul has made effective use of the flute's different tone colours and shows off its virtuosity. The four different movements are evocative and cleverly represent the four elements: water, earth, fire and air." – Dr. Rachel Smith DMA, MA, BMus (Hons), FTCL – October 2012

Review: "Hearing Elemental Spirits, which is so well written for the flute as it shows off the flutes qualities, has revived my enthusiam in my own instrument." Muriel Jacquinet a prize winning French Flautist 2005

Biography

Lewis, Paul

Paul Lewis, born in 1943 in Brighton, England, has composed prolifically for British television since the age of 20, as well as producing a large body of tonal and melodic concert works. His TV scores for drama series such as Arthur of the Britons and The Prisoner of Zenda, children's series such as Seal Morning and Woof! and comedies such as Monty Python's Flying Circus and The Benny Hill Show have been heard all around the world.  His instrumental works, several of which are in the U.K. exam syllabuses, are usually happy and romantic, inspired mostly by favourite places, close musician friends and loved ones. The Campion Cameo label has issued a CD of his TV themes, and his orchestral concert music appears on CD alongside the music of other English composers such as Arnold, Holst and Delius. Some of Paul's flute and harmonica works published by Broadbent & Dunn are also available on Campion Cameo. See www.paullewiscomposer.com for full details.