Concert for Plymouth!

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I discuss the background for my upcoming Concert for the Plymouth Liberal Democrats on June 22nd at Hope Baptist Church in the evening.
Its not often – that I get such a super intro;  and it has taken time to put together!  Our original concept was a soft or “Ronnie Scotts” style of evening – for those of you who know that cool venue in Frith Street – but it took ages to find a suitable venue in Plymouth with a grand piano. You can hardly rock up with a big piano under your arm, after all. But here we are –  I am still unsure of the mix of music to play, and frankly I may just go with the flow on the night.  What’s there not to love? Here is the announcement from Plymouth Liberals that they sent out to their followers just yesterday:
“We have the pleasure of inviting you to a very special event.
On Friday 22nd June renowned international pianist Richard Bloss will be performing an early evening concert of beautiful music. For the first time in Plymouth, Richard will bring his unique jazz-based style to compositions from Bach to Sia. Don’t miss this summer premiere. Find out more about Richard here: https://blossmusic.enjoyhosts.co.uk/
The event will start at 7.00pm and last for approx 1 hour. The price is £5 (see payment details below). The venue is Hope Baptist Church, Peverell Park Road, Plymouth
This is an official Plymouth Liberal Democrat fundraiser event. There will be a selection of soft drinks available on the night. Please note that alcoholic drinks are not permitted within the venue.”

Background to Sonata

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“Sonata” was always conceived as a three-movement piece, in the classic way – but somehow got railroaded into being stand-alone. There just seems to be so much more to say in this one movement, and being able to link several melodies and ideas, all in the one piece, seems to work great.  But it did take some working out… I started creating Sonata on Boxing Day 2017, there were lots of ideas, but getting the structure right was a challenge.  In the end, the music created its own structure, and I think this is what gives it its beauty. I really love playing it!

JazzBach Concert at Kristianstad, Sweden, Sunday 6th May2018 5pm.

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Hi! It’s always great to be invited back to do a new Concert – but none better than the fantastic cathedral-like Church in centre of Kristianstad!
I will be playing a new Concert of new jazz interpretations of J S Bach Preludes and Fugues – but also focussing on my own new music, to be recorded  this Spring at April Studios Plymouth.
Do try to get to Copenhagen on the Saturday 5th May next year, stop over and then take the Oresund train over to Malmo and on to Kristianstad. Hoping to see you!

Christmas Music for You

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Here is an advance copy of my new Christmas music, taken from a super Carol that I really love but not often gets played. This is a gentle adaptation. It is ready to download, FREE, for you this Christmas.  Just go to the Music Library, and click to download!  Welcome.

Corporate Music Logos.

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We have a selection of NEW Corporate music logos for you to listen to. They are  simple but effective – just long enough to get attention, but subtle enough not to intrude.

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New Corporate Graphics

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Here are our LATEST pics to show what BlossMusic can do for a business uniqueness.
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Concerts with Rachel Taverner

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After a chance meeting at Stockport Station, on the Virgin train out of Manchester, Rachel is a brilliant romantic and impressionist pianist.  Have a look at www.racheltaverner.co.uk. A great complement to my own jazz based J S Bach.  There is a real possibility of offering joint performance, thru to community music programmes.

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New Songs…

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I am creating Two new songs, – one for my good friend Galyna in Vinnitsa – she has been very patient!  And Edith in Brussels has asked for a Song.  Both are very different, so the question is – what will work best for them. I will let you know when they are published!
Throughout May and June I am putting together a whole new platform of Bach preludes and fugues, less “showy”, more thoughtful  – but I want to see how we can explore where they go. I am tempted to record a Series of Bach – to complement the Songs For You that I am already doing.

Music Logos

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We were talking yesterday with Blur Group about offering our Music Logos to the corporate community, via their platform.  I am very excited about how to use music to communicate corporate values.  If we can write and perform music that reaches out to people, in a more intuitive way – this is a real next step.