Paul Lewis

The 'Trois Preludes' were originally composed for guitarist Erik Marchelie and harpist Anne Mispelter in gratitude for their passionate performances in a day-long celebration of my music at the Ecole...

Artist George Frederick Watts' famous personification of Hope (which appears on the cover) inspired mixed reactions when first exhibited in 1886 since it appeared to many to depict the exact opposite:...

Since my teenage years the music of French composer Michel Legrand has been a source of joy and inspiration. When I heard of his death in January 2019 I went straight to the piano and found this melod...

Since my teenage years the music of French composer Michel Legrand has been a source of joy and inspiration. When I heard of his death in January 2019 I went straight to the piano and found this melod...

A gentle piece to induce reminiscence and memories of childhood, commissioned by harpist Margaret Watson for her mother Carol's eightieth birthday celebrations in November 2019. Using the English exte...

Rye Rambles' is a tone poem in three continuous sections written in 2019 and based on material from 'Rye Festival Suite', a work for string orchestra and harp composed for the 40th anniversary Rye Art...

Amboise is my favourite Loire Valley city. Though it was the historic architecture that first attracted me, the memories I celebrate here are of a personal nature and reflect the heartfelt hospitality...

Since my teenage years the music of French composer Michel Legrand has been a source of joy and inspiration. When I heard of his death in January 2019 I went straight to the piano and found this melod...

Lament for a King (in memoriam Richard III, slain 1485) Lament for a Castle (in memoriam Cathcart Castle, demolished 1980) In September 2014 I discovered that Cathcart Castle in Scotland, which I had...

Orchestration: Solo Bassoon Flute (doubling piccolo), Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Horn in F, Timpani (doubling susp.cymbal), Percussion (one player: Susp.cymbal, Snare drum, Tambourine, Tam-tam, 3 Wood bloc...

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba Timpani, Percussion (Side drum[s], Tenor drum[s], Bass drum, Cymbals, Suspend...

Orchestration: Solo Harp, 2 Flutes (2nd doubling Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F, Timpani, Percussion (1 player: Snare Drum, Tambourine, Triangle, Cymbals, Suspended Cym...

Orchestration: 2 Flutes (2nd db piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani Percussion (4 players: Tubular Bells, Tam-Tam, Drum Kit, Tri...

Orchestration: 2 Flutes (2nd db Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb (2nd db Alto Sax), 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (3 players:Tubular Bells, Tam...

Orchestration: Flute (db.Piccolo), Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, 2 Horns in F, Trumpet in Bb, Trombone, Timpani, Percussion 1-3 players: [can be played by one player with drum kit + extra instruments...

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba Timpani, Percussion (5 players (5th optional): Snare Drum, Cymbals (clashed)...

Orchestration: Piccolo, Flute db.Piccolo, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba Timpani, Percussion (5 players: Marimba, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Tu...

English Suite was originally written for string quartet but is also published in a version for string orchestra (GMCO042). The work reflects the composer's love of the English countryside, uses folk s...

Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) 'English Suite' was originally written for string quartet. The work reflects the composer's love of the English countryside, uses folk s...

Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) A suite for strings with a flavour of the French Navarre region. It is in three movements: Arrivee a Pau; Berceau d'un Prince; Le Vert G...

Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) Whilst composing this piece to assuage the sadness of parting from a loved one, a single flower of my favourite rose blossomed in my gar...

Orchestration: nHarp (optional) Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This suite was composed for, and first performed in 2011 at the 40th Rye Arts Festival in East Sussex. Once surrounded...

Orchestration: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass With a lifelong passion for mediaeval architecture it was inevitable that I should fall in love with Norfolk on first sight in 1966; as a composer...

Orchestration: Solo Harmonica or Violin or Flute (doubling Piccolo), Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass Whilst walking 'twixt castle and coast on Pevensey Levels one sunny winter's day a melody pl...

Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) Whilst scoring a TV play starring actor Robert Hardy, I was asked by him to write a short organ piece in memory of his recently deceased...