Richard Fowles is an English composer based in London. His debut album, ‘Un Hommage à Erik’, is a celebration of the life and work of Erik Satie, written to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Impressionist composer’s birth. Released by ‘Music & Media Consulting’, the CD and downloads are available alongside a book of the sheet music.
Richard is also much in demand as an orchestrator, guitarist and teacher.
Back in autumn 2011 I was introduced to the music of Morton Feldman. I felt then as I do now, that the New Yorker’s music is an acquired taste, and must admit that I placed it firmly alongside olives and the film ‘Pitch Perfect’ in the ‘not for me‘ category. At the time, I was ...
With a little under 3 weeks to go until the Album ‘Un Hommage à Erik’ is released, I have just been sent the first review, and am pleased to say it is very positive.
The album is also in the final stages of completion and should be going to the manufacturers very soon. I have finally had a spare moment to create a Facebook page; one final check through and it will be going live.
Alistair McGowan is a big Satie fan; He has written Guardian articles and spoken on BBC radio about the composer and has even written a drama about him – ‘Three Pieces in the Shapes of a Pear’.
