Crossings
Crossings for viola and guitar has just been released on a CD of the same name [Ashmont Music 1224] by Patricia McCarty (viola) and Bill Zito (guitar) American Record Guide reviewed it enthusiastically in May 2025 ” ‘Crossings’ is an excellent addition to the repertoire with a rich variety of moods and textures.”
Ghost of a Flea
Very exciting that the London Piano Quartet will be giving the first performance of my ‘Blake Visions’ Including ‘Pity’, ‘Innocence and Experience’ and ‘The Ghost of a Flea’ in London at the Conway Hall on 26 January 2025.
www.conwayhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/london-piano-quartet-2/
Shadows to Light
On 9th October violinist Siân Philipps and William Vann (piano) performed my ‘Looking Back‘ for violin and piano at St James Piccadilly in an intriguing event which also included Matthew Beaumont reading from his recent book ‘Nightwalking’. The recital part of the event also included works by Wellesz, Finzi and Vaughan Williams. ‘Looking Back’ is included on Siân’s CD ‘From Shadows to Light’.
Sonata Serenata
A wonderful performance at the Adur Arts Festival on 13 October of my Sonata Serenata for flute and piano by top players flautist Klio Blonz and pianist Jane Beament.
Simplicius live
My ‘Simplicius‘ for clarinet and string orchestra will get its live premiere on Saturday 28 September 7.00pm at St Mary, Horsham, RH12 1HE
Soloist Steve Dummer brilliantly recorded it on Claudio Records CC6045.
“Claudio Records has come up with a winner here” [MusicWeb International] !
John Hawkins studied composition with Malcolm Williamson and Elisabeth Lutyens. He has written a wide range of chamber, vocal, choral and orchestral pieces, which have been performed worldwide.