“Thomas Pitfield: His Friends & Contemporaries” pays homage to the multifaceted talent of Thomas Baron Pitfield (1903-1999). Pitfield was not just a composer; he embodied the essence of a Renaissance man, excelling in various fields including teaching, visual arts, poetry, writing, furniture making, and ornithology. Despite his immense talents, Pitfield remained modest and unassuming, dedicating himself to nurturing the gifts of his students at the Royal Manchester College of Music, where he taught composition from 1947 onwards.
Works:
•Thomas Pitfield: Divertimento für Oboe & Streichtrio
•Thomas Pitfield: Carol Lullaby für Sopran, Blockflöte & Harfe
•John Joubert: Remember - Scena für Sopran, Blockflöte & Streichquartett op. 184
•Ernest Moeran: Fantasy Quartet für Oboenquartett
•Ernst Hermann Meyer: Now, Voyger für Streichquartett
•Thomas Pitfiled / John McCabe: Three Nautical Sketches für Blockflöte & Streichquartett
•Robin Walker: Parrottry für Blockflöte & Streichquartett
•Jeremy Pike: Spring für Blockflöte, Harfe & Streichquartett
•Nicholas Marshall: To A Child Dancing in the Wind für Sopran & Blockflöte
•Anthony Gilbert: A Breath for Life für Sopran & Blockflöte
•John Turner: Spring für Sopran & Blockflöte
•Richard Pantcheff: Spring Suite für Blockflöte & Streichquartett
Stuart Scott: Three Blake Songs
•Geoffrey Poole: Seasons of Mist für Blockflöte & Streichquartett
•Gordon Crosse: Lullaby für Sopran, Blockflöte & Violine
•Christopher Cotton: Ouverture for St. Paul's für Blockflöte, Oboe & Streichquartett