The first movement First Waltz is a delicate waltz, very English in spirit. The Lopsided Polka is just that (imagine three old ladies playing in the Pump Room in Bath, with none of them able to agree on the time signatures or the rhythms in this polka. Valse d'Amour is a beautiful melody played on the 'cello, whose intention it is to remind the listener of the love theme from a turn of the century operetta, and Midsummer Waltz is a happy forward looking dance, simple and straightforward with a charm all of its own. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Starting life as an organ piece 'Pavane' was composed for the memorial service at St. Paul's, Covent Garden as a tribute to the famous and greatly loved star of stage and screen, Gladys Cooper, who died in 1971. It subsequently became a movement in Lewis's 'Norfolk Concerto for Flute, Harp and Strings' and is here arranged for flute or violin and piano with an option for flute or violin, 'cello and piano. Twice recorded, warmly received by concert audiences and described as 'very beautiful' by the widow of English composer Gordon Jacob. 'Pavane' 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
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.
