by Eileen Gilligan | Jan 19, 2025 | Pieces
Chopin Variations on a Theme by Gioachino Rossini Gioachino Rossini (born 29 February 1792; died 13 November 1868) Gioachino Antonio Rossini was the most significant Italian composer of the first half of the nineteenth century. Although he wrote many songs including...
by Eileen Stanley | Nov 26, 2024 | Pieces
La Califfa by Ennio Morricone Why are melodies so useful? Melodies are one of the most useful development tools we have available to us as players and musicians.Tone, colours and a deep emotional connection to the listener are difficult but can be taught and...
by Eileen Gilligan | Oct 9, 2024 | Pieces
Evening Primrose “Yoimachigusa” by Tadasuke Ono Background This version of Yoimachigusa (Evening Primrose) has been my favourite recording of Marcel Moyse for a very long time. His impromptu variations are inspirational. The recording encapsulates...
by Eileen Gilligan | Sep 23, 2024 | Pieces
Flute Sonata in A minor hwv 362 Larghetto by George Frideric Handel Eileen Gilligan Flute Daniel Le Piano – George Frideric Handel – Sonata in A minor Larghetto The Handel A Minor HWV 362 to me is one of his most beautiful. Originally written for recorder...
by Eileen Gilligan | Sep 10, 2024 | Pieces
Habanera by Maurice Ravel Eileen Gilligan Flute Daniel Le Piano – Maurice Ravel – Habanera Maurice Ravel was born in 1875 and is one of my absolute favourite composers. There is something so magical about the Impressionist period in music. Colour and...
by Eileen Gilligan | Aug 24, 2024 | Pieces
Ashitaka and San by Joe Hisaishi Eileen Gilligan Flute Daniel Le Piano – Joe Hisaishi – Ashitaka and San Expressing hope and love in tone and performance. How do we develop the skill set of empathy and deep thought behind our practice. Ashitaka and San is...
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