Nocturne and Masquerade performed by the Hebrides Ensemble in Perth Concert Hall

Hebrides Ensemble commissioned composer Peter Longworth to compose a piece for our 100/350/100 concert series of May 2018. In this short film, Peter explains how, like Debussy, he is influenced by the Italian Commedia dell'arte. His piece, 'Nocturnes and Masquerades' is based on frescoes of Pulcinella, a central character in Commedia dell'arte, by Italian artist Giandomenico Tiepolo.

As the title suggests, Arabesque is a rather ornate piece in which virtuosic material is juxtaposed with lilting, dance-like episodes. Although there is no programme behind the music, I had in mind two things whilst composing: firstly, the flute's association with the world of ancient mythology, and secondly, a beautiful walk that my wife and I took in the Giardino di Boboli in Florence. Biography Peter Longworth's music has been performed internationally in countries including the USA, Canada, Japan, Germany and the Netherlands, as well as in UK venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Cadogan Hall, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, St John's Smith Square and St Martin-in-the-Fields. Ensembles who have performed his music include the London Mozart Players, the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, and members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Read more here: http://www.peterlongworthcomposer.com This scheme is supported by: Arts Council England PRS for Music Foundation The Fenton Arts Trust The Garfield Weston Foundation The Mercers' Company The RVW Trust

Check out Peter Longworth's music here: https://www.peterlongworthcomposer.com/ https://soundcloud.com/peter-frank-longworth Intro Music: Prelude Orion Orchestra Garry Matthewman, conductor https://soundcloud.com/peter-frank-longworth/plongworth-prelude-with-bird-cicadas-and-bells Outro Music: In The Golden Sky The Swallows Turn Emily Davis-Robb, violin https://soundcloud.com/peter-frank-longworth/in-the-golden-sky-the-swallows-turn Hello everyone! This is the sixth episode of what I hope to be a long series of talks with composers, where I hope to get an inside look into the perspective and process behind their music. I hope you find Peter's words illuminating and inspiring for your own music making! Leave a comment with what you might want to hear about from Peter as well as other composers in this series. Please consider liking the video, and subscribing for future content. Thanks in advance! Check out my brand new album, available on Bandcamp: https://andreystolyarov.bandcamp.com/releases Music Theory Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlFxmi-Mp4Pzy3QAnHy-OrGoQg8tJea3F Sibelius Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlFxmi-Mp4PzefGocitQlU-Ejei692iJW Original Music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7B5038A687982A51