by Eileen Gilligan | Mar 16, 2025 | Pieces
Summertime by George Gershwin Exploring Diverse Genres “Summertime” was chosen to explore melodies from diverse genres to develop versatility. I encourage others to master these melodies to develop tone and expression. This wider range of repertoire broadens the...
by Eileen Gilligan | Feb 23, 2025 | Pieces
Flute Sonata in A minor hwv 362 Allegro by George Frideric Handel The Handel A Minor HWV 362, is one of his most beautiful. Originally written for recorder and cembalo in 1720.Every movement is expressive and virtuosic in its own way. There is something deeply sad and...
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...
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