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In Memoriam Anne Frank Review in Music Teacher Magazine October 2000
Set to sung texts by Christina Rossetti, Robert Louis Stevenson and Richard Lovelace, the piece opens simply: unaccomapnied, homophonic, straightforward rhthyms and melodies (marked very slowly and gently) with some interesting harmonic writing. Overall, this creates an inspired opening, so effective in its mood and suited to the text ‘Remember me when I am gone away’.
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FINANCIAL TIMES 23.12.91 – ” The Oxford Stage Company’s The Magic Storybook is the first Christmas family show at the Oxford Playhouse for five years. It comprises five traditional folk tales stretching from mime to pantomime: fresh, exuberant and free from clutter. It is an utterly enchanting evening. John Retallack directs. The five pieces include Jack
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*****A stunning collection, sublimely arranged and performed.,16 July, 2000 Reviewer: Miranda Fox from New York: “For any lover of folk music, this collection from around the world is a must. The classical English songs are excellent (especially the haunting arrangement of Blow the Wind Southerly), but these are dwarfed by the vibrancy of the songs
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