Tides & Bells (2002)

When Dave asked me to play the piano at his wedding in Canberra he was very specific about what I should play!! Some of Bach's 'Goldberg variations' while people arrived, Mussorgsky's 'Promenade' from 'Pictures at an Exhibition' for the entrance of the bride, 3 hymns, and a piece of my own while they signed the register. Kate had the bright idea of making things easier for me by using a Cd of Handel's Water Music for their return down the aisle.

For my contribution I revised an old idea that had never been recorded or performed. The positive vibe seemed appropriate. It also seemed to recall aspects of Dave's time in Central & South America (it's written around a 5-note scale and has a more 'dance-like' middle section that nods towards Latin rhythms).

The piece is therefore dedicated to David & Kate with best wishes for their future happiness and thanks that they gave me the chance to visit Australia.

A score of the piece is now available (see 'Cd' page).