COMPOSER’S NOTE

From 2006-2007 I was Classic FM’s composer in residence, and was commissioned to write twelve pieces for piano.  The brief from Classic FM was to create soothing, accessible and sight-readable pieces but for the pianist there are a few more complicated timings that make it very interesting and rewarding to play.

Ave Maria is the fifth piece in the resulting collection Towards The Light.  In this piece, based on the ancient Christian text, I’ve aimed to create a feeling of dream-like gentleness that exudes radiant warmth.