Paul Lewis – Spring Suite (Flute or Harmonica & Piano with optional ‘Cello)

A versatile piece for flute or harmonica with piano and optional 'cello, this is also a useful and worthwhile addition to the flute, 'cello and piano repertoire, as being a happy piece and audience friendly it makes for a good contrast to other works for this ensemble. Originally written for the harmonica, for which it is a substantial showpiece, the work uses the whole range of the flute and displays the player's versatility. For teaching studios, colleges, conservatories, libraries and professionals.

Review: "I am delighted that Paul Lewis arranged this piece originally written for harmonica and piano for the Hilser Trio. It is a very valuable collection to the repertoire and a work which we have performed on numerous occasions and received very well by audiences. It is a light-hearted piece, which balances well in a concert programme with the more serious classical repertoire for this combination of instruments. The slow movement is a romantic waltz with a sensuous tune given to the flute, which contrasts well with a lively Jig for the last movement." – Dr. Rachel Smith DMA, MA, BMus (Hons), FTCL and flutist of the Hilser Trio – October 2012

Review: "Every note counts – every tune sounds like an old friend. It is music that we seem to half remember from a simpler and more innocent age. It has three delightfully contrasting movements – Jaunt, Romance and Jig. There is not a note too many here. The Jaunt is just that – a kind of ramble through the English landscape on a warm April day. Only Somersetshire and not Yorkshire is the countryside behind this music. The Romance reflects on some half recalled days with a beloved. Walking down a country lane perhaps, or lying on a hillside watching the sunset or visiting an old church… The imagination can run riot – and with impunity. This is sentimental music after all! And the Jig sums up the 'happy days' mood of this fine music. British light music at its very best." – John France in Music Web 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.