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Peter Meechan is one of our most important composers. The reason why I say ‘our’ is because although Meechan’s writing to date has been mainly for brass and wind ensembles, he nonetheless is one of the contemporary composers who takes nothing about the heritage of Classical musical language for granted.
What is fascinating about Meechan’s work is that his voice is fully his own. That is to say his sources, influences and inspirations have been fully digested and transformed into his own language right from the beginning.
Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen
New CD release
Apophenia is the first volume of Peter Meechan’s music for wind band. Performed by Kew Wind Orchestra (conducted by Spencer Down), it features soloists Rex Richardson (trumpets), Becky Smith (trombone) and David Thornton (euphonium).
The pieces on the CD are: Apophenia (concerto for trumpet), Epitaph (for Hillsborough), Chorlton Suite, Fields of Destruction (three songs for euphonium and band), Macbeth and Elegie.
All of the works recorded on the CD are available from Peter Meechan Music
£12 including postage and packaging