Paul Lewis – Three Flute Diversions (Solo Flute, Alto Flute & Piccolo)

Many professionals have said what a brilliant idea it is to have an unaccompanied work showcasing the different characteristics of the concert flute, alto flute and piccolo, yet playable entirely on flute for those without the other instruments. Dedicated to Rachel Smith it is a fun work with good contrasts. Three Flute Diversions is included on Rachel Smith's debut CD Summer Was in August, released in January 2006 – the CD can be purchased for £10 (incl. P&P) from Rachel by writing to her on rachel@rachelsmithflute.co.uk

Review: "I am very privileged to have this unique collection of three pieces encompassing all three members of the flute family. I have played them many times in recital and they always are received well and enjoyed. Extremely well crafted and virtuosic short pieces, with a luscious middle movement on alto flute." – Dr. Rachel Smith DMA, MA, BMus (Hons), FTCL – October 2012

Review: "Three Flute Diversions by Paul Lewis is for flute, alto flute and piccolo – one diversion each, all unaccompanied – but all three movements may be played on the C flute. Flute Flourish, for flute in C, is quite playful and jolly and covers the complete range of the instrument using grace notes, flutter-tonguing and oodles of dynamics. The second movement, Alto Flute Elegy, is perfectly suited to the alto flutes darker colours. It reaches up to a high G and its technical demands are grade 4-5. Piccolo Polka is a charming and easily accessible work, not too difficult (about grade 5). Lewis has an impressive musical history: his TV scores include Arthur of the Britons, The Prisoner of Zenda, Monty Python's Flying Circus and The Benny Hill Show" – Ann Cherry in Music Teacher September 2006

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.