Piano Trio Score includes set of parts and study CD of premiere.
A substantial piano trio. Duration 30mins
Three movements.
Commissioned premiered and recorded by The Fenice Piano Trio

Demon Agitato Feroce Con duolo.
Angel Religioso A piacere.
Letters of Regret Passionata Drammatico.


Review

 Piano Trio Letters of Regret. (2001/2) David F Golightly's piano trio Letters of Regret was commissioned by The Fenice Trio, composed during the summer of 2001 and completed in February 2002. The first performance took place at the Middlesbrough Theatre in June 2002. The work is in three movements (Demon, Angel and Regrets). Demon, the shortest movement of the work, opens with a rhythmical gesture from the piano, soon joined by the strings. This moderately fast movement is actually some sort of whimsical Allegretto sometimes of Russian flavour. Reviewing David's First Symphony, the composer Arthur Butterworth remarked "that Golightly might well be a British Shostakovich". Indeed, the Piano Trio calls the Russian composer to mind, particularly so in this slightly ironic movement that rises up to a short-lived ghostly climax abruptly cut short. Angel opens mysteriously with ethereal static string textures softly punctuated by the piano. Later, the string's sustained notes are gently accompanied by piano arpeggios. Then the strings, and later the piano, make some unsuccessful attempts at a tune, hesitantly so and with some glissandi contradicting the attempted melody. Eventually, the cello, followed by the violin, launches a sorrowful lyrical song, still disrupted by nervous interjections eventually short-lived.The Angel movement, though remains emotionally and harmonically ambiguous throughout. It too ends unobtrusively. The Demon and Angel movements actually act as a twofold introduction to the last movement "Regrets" that is some sort of theme and seven variations, "a series of letters, written but not sent",as the composer remarks. This predominantly lyrical, often nostalgic movement is the emotional heart of what is obviously a deeply personal statement on the composer's part. Golightly's Piano Trio is a superbly crafted, beautifully moving work, not unworthy its models (Shostakovich or John Ireland), and a highly personal, quite accessible work of substance that deserves wider recognition and that should be eagerly picked-up by trios willing to add a new substantial work to their repertoire. Hubert Culot

Piano Trio No 1 Movement One DemonPiano trio No 1 Movement Two AngelPiano trio No 1 Movement Three Letters of Regret

Piano Trio Dances for Show Girls
Commissioned by The Fenice Trio. As Light hearted easy classical jazz dance style pieces for piano trio. Score includes set of parts and study CD
Con Espressione Tempo Rubarto Lisa "Laughing Eyes"
Con Espressione Rubarto Angela "Late Night Bar"
Espressivo Beverly "Naughty but Nice"
Burlesco Languendo Laura "Cocktails and Smiles"

LisaAngelaBeverlyLaura

A three movement piano trio cost includes parts score and study CD.
This second piano trio with it's strong religious imagery is dedicated to my Mum Mrs Joyce Bewley. This trio uses quotes from The St Petersburg Mass (Agnus Dei) and the hymn Blessed Assurance, both of which, were part of Mum's collection of favorite music. I have also tried to show in both the music and the literary quotes, that introduce each movement, the depth of her faith, wisdom and love.

Movement One Volante Vigoroso "The Heart knows only love"

Movement Two    Espressivo Religios "Sing eternal praise for the jewel that caskets the soul is the heart"

Movement Three    Giojoso Espressivo. "Repose Joyous Heart, for your soul now sings it's faithful celebration in Heaven"


Piano Trio No 2 Movement OnePiano trio No  Movement Two Piano trio No 2 Movement Three

Reunion Waltz for Piano Trio. Reunion Waltz for Piano Trio Cost includes score and parts. Study CD included. A short jazz waltz for piano trio ideal as a jazz style popular piece to lighten a concert programme. Could even be used as a short piece to conclude concert. Grade eight standard in difficulty.