A recollection can be a recall to memory by an effort or, to absorb in mystical contemplation. The pieces are for solo piano and fixed support (CD) with the pianist performing both fully scored and partially scored materials. The aim is to allow the performer opportunity to contemplate (through improvisation) on material heard previously but within given parameters.

1) The 'Visit'. These are mood recollections formed whilst reading 'The Visit' by Friedrich Durenmatt. The result is potential incidental music for the opening scene.

2)Thornton. The inspiration is a dawn chorus visit to Thornton (near York). This recollection consists of actual recorded sounds mixed with sounds of a more exotic nature.

3)Whitby. The sampled sounds are recorded during a visit to whitby at 'New Year'. Ice, snow, sea and other water sounds are used as part of a rhythmic collage. The piano melody is simple above a constantly shifting and modulating harmonic world. The result is a Grieg-like sound world with 20th century extended harmonies.

© N.B. 2003