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    • James Douglas

    On this page: Ongoing Projects | Recordings | Highlands and Islands Sequence | The Christ Church Sequence

    Composer James Douglas, photo Copyright 2008James Douglas: Pianist, Composer, Recording Artist, Accompanist and Organist.

    All Photos © Copyright 2012, Katharine H. Douglas (unless otherwise stated)

    Born 1932 in Dumbarton, Scotland, originally lived in Edinburgh, Scotland but now lives in NW Scotland.

    Composer James Douglas' education, includes: Edinburgh, Paris, Munich, Salzburg and London (LRAM and ARCM). Debut: Wienersaal (Mozarteum), Salzburg, 1951. He is especially grateful for the teaching of Professor Hermann Reutter (Munich / Salzburg) and Professor Henri Lauth (Paris).

     

    Highlights of a Music Traveller’s Career

    As Performer / Conductor:

    Christmas Oratorio (Conductor); Ascension Oratorio; Cantata: Wachet Auf; Brandenberg Concerto No. 5 (directed from Harpsichord); Das Wohltemperierte Klavier I & II; Goldberg Variations (Harpsichord); Complete Organ Works (Barenreiter Edition)

    Conductor: St. Nicholas (Conductor); Noye’s Fludde; 3 Canticles

    Conductor: Messiah Part 1; Wasser Musik Suite 1; Klaviersuiten Allles (Harpsichord)

    Christmas Story (Conductor and Harpsichord); Seven Last Words

    Music for the Trinity (Conductor, St. Giles Cathedral 1964); Kingfisher Songs (R Nye) BBC Radio; Mysterion (25 Brass in 5 choirs) for 150th Anniversary Concert of Edinburgh Academy, Usher Hall, Edinburgh.

    Melodies: Duparc, Debussy & Ravel (Paris 1950 Henri Lauth)

    Lieder: Schubert (all song cycles) & 2 Piano Sonatas         

    Organ Repertoire:

    Bach, Buxtehude, Sweelinck, Mozart, Liszt, Brahms, Karg-Elert, Schoenberg, Messiaen (early works)

    Travels in Music: Bruges, Brussels, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Munich & Paris.

    A Vision: Midnight Mass (Christmas Eve) Notre Dame de Paris (Michael Bonaventure); Lauda Sion: Sion, Switzerland (Andrew Armstrong); A Vision (St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh; Eglise St. Roch, Paris; Westminster Abbey, London and St. Thomas Church, 5th Avenue, NY); De Profundis (BBC Radio 3, Michael Bonaventure).

    Career: Deputy Organist; St. Thomas' Church, Edinburgh 1948-50; wrote music for reviews; Director of Music: Nicolson Square Church, Edinburgh 1953-63; Concerts in the Epworth Hall, including music by Chopin and Schubert; Mayfield Church, Edinburgh 1963-69; Reid Memorial Church, Edinburgh 1969-73; Music Staff: The Edinburgh Academy 1967-1979; Director of Music: Christ Church, Edinburgh 1986-91; Director of Ensemble: 'The Glorious Company' 2004.

    Transmissions of James Douglas' music have been broadcast on National TV, BBC Radio 3, Radio 2, Radio Scotland, The Open University and on Local, National and International radio and TV stations. James Douglas has been registered deaf since 1991. The latest CD By James Douglas: 'Land of the Lochans' is now available to buy here as well as 15 other Compact Discs by the Composer, which have been commercially released by Caritas Records and can all be purchased from the Caritas Music Store here, with no charge for postage on all orders over £10 worldwide.

    A DVD featuring the music of James Douglas has also been produced called 'A Musical Journey' featuring nearly 200 photos by his wife Helen Douglas, which are all accompanied by music called 'The Ullapool Experience parts 1 & 2, performed by James Douglas (Piano)..' Purchase this DVD here for only £13.99 (Europe format only, no charge for postage).

    James Douglas in Dawyck Gardens"The music of James Douglas reveals his intense love of the mountains, glens, lochs and rivers of the North West Highlands of Scotland, which have inspired much of his music."

     

    James Douglas is represented by Eschenbach Editions. All performances of Music by James Douglas must be licensed through PRS for Music and all Recordings should be licensed through MCPS Ltd.

    James Douglas in Concert at The Macphail Theatre Ullapool 1

    'My Music for me expresses what I can't express in words, only in sounds. My sounds.'

    (James Douglas, Composer 2011)

    (Photo taken by Kenny Ross © 2007)

     

    Compositions by James Douglas include: Organ Music, Music for flute, Choral works, Music for brass and woodwind, plus 66 works entitled: 'Highlands and Islands Sequence' (composed between 1968-2006); 75 works entitled 'The Christ Church Sequence (composed between 2001-2005) ' and his on-going projects include "The Glorious Sequence."

     

    Current Recording Highlights, including 'Visions of Glory' and 'Cry of the Deer' (Words by David Adam)

    All for sale in the Music Store (selected clips available online). Buy these from all good music retailers, including The Ceilidh Place Bookshop in Ullapool, The Ullapool Bookshop and from many other shops nationally. If you experience any difficulties with obtaining these CDs, please do contact Caritas direct:

    1. "Visions of Glory" (Cassette and Compact Disc) with music by James Douglas and words by David Adam, Words taken from his best selling book: 'The Edge of Glory,' a best-seller since 1985, (Cassette: Catalogue Number: ABZ 103C, CD: Catalogue Number: ABZ 121CD, Label: Caritas)
    2. "Cry of the Deer" (Cassette and Compact Disc) David Adams’ words take you to the heart of the Hymn of St. Patrick, giving us hope for the future in these times of trouble. (Cassette: Catalogue Number: CCBZ 230C, CD: Catalogue Number: CCBZ 271CD, Label: Caritas Classics) 
    3. 'A Vision" (Compact Disc), is a the very first collection on CD of the music of James Douglas, released in February 2000. It contains one of Douglas’ most famous organ pieces, ‘A Vision,’ which has been performed in Paris (Notre Dame Cathedral) and in many other countries. The CD also features music for solo flute, organ, cello, choir and solo soprano (Catalogue Number: ABZ 110 CD, Label: Caritas). This CD was recorded in St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh; Rosslyn Chapel and Christ Church, Edinburgh.
    4. ''Cloud of Unknowing'' (Compact Disc) by James Douglas, was released in February 2001, with haunting and atmospheric music for Piano, Flute, Organ & Narrator. This recording includes as its title track the 2nd movement from the Organ Symphony: Cloud of Unknowing by James Douglas, performed by Michael Bonaventure and recorded in St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh. (Catalogue Number: ABZ 130 CD, Label: Caritas).
    5. "Vigil of the Ascension (Caritas Live No. 1)" by James Douglas, features Live recordings of: Journey around Beinn Fada for Cello & Piano and Vigil of the Ascension for Organ. (CD, Catalogue Number: ABZ 141CD, Label: Caritas Live).
    6. "Into the Forest" (Caritas Live No. 2) by James Douglas, features Live recordings of: Double Prelude No. 1 (Into the Forest) for Organ and Piano, Prelude for Susannah for Flute & Piano and Waltz for Madeleine for Flute & Piano. (CD, Catalogue Number: ABZ 142CD, Label: Caritas Live).
    7. "Music for the Fallen" (Caritas Live No. 3) by James Douglas, features Live recordings of: Kaddish and Compline both for solo cello, and Music for the Fallen for Organ & Piano. (CD, Catalogue Number: ABZ 143CD, Label: Caritas Live).
    8. "Doors of Perception" (Caritas Live No. 4) by James Douglas, features Live recordings of: Doors of Perception for Trumpet & Piano and also Landscapes of Light and 3 Pavanes from High Places for Solo Piano performed by James Douglas himself. (CD, Catalogue Number: ABZ 144CD, Label: Caritas Live).
    9. "Cranes Dancing" (Caritas Live No. 5) by James Douglas, features Live recordings of: Double Prelude No. 5 (Rannoch) for Organ & Piano, Autumn Serenade for Trumpet & Piano and Double Prelude No. 3 (Cranes Dancing) for Flute & Piano. (CD, Catalogue Number: ABZ 145CD, Label: Caritas Live).
    10. "Threnody for Lost Time" (Caritas Live No. 6) by James Douglas, features 5 Live performances, including 'Threnody for Lost Time' a memorial to the 9/11 Tragedy. (CD, Catalogue Number: ABZ 146CD, Label: Caritas Live).
    11. "The Feast of his Joy" (Caritas Live No. 7) by James Douglas, features 5 Live performances including Music for Organ, Piano, Flute, Cello & Alto Flute. (CD, Catalogue Number: ABZ 147CD, Label: Caritas Live).
    12. "Summertime Song," Caritas Live No. 8 (Compact Disc) by James Douglas, features 8 new works mainly for Flute & Piano, recorded live at Christ Church, Edinburgh, released in February 2004. (Catalogue Number: ABZ 148CD, Label: Caritas Live).
    13. "The City Never Sleeps," Caritas Live No. 9 (Compact Disc) by James Douglas, features 12 tracks for Flute, Trumpet, Soprano & Piano, recorded live at Christ Church, Edinburgh, released February 25th 2005. (Catalogue Number: ABZ 150CD, Label: Caritas Live).
    14. "Nocturnal," Caritas Live No. 10 (Compact Disc), The 10th CD in the Caritas Live series, by James Douglas, includes 12 Live tracks, recorded in Christ Church, Edinburgh, released 3rd February 2006 (Catalogue Number: ABZ 149CD, Caritas Live).
    15. "Peace of the Highlands" Caritas Live No. 11 (Compact Disc). This CD features music exclusively taken from The Highlands and Islands Sequence by James Douglas (Catalogue Number: ABZ151CD, Caritas Live). Includes performances by Soloists: Pam Brown, Alistair Neally, George Gwilt, Richard Mein, James Douglas and Katharine Douglas.
    16. "Land of the Lochans" Caritas Live No. 12 (CD, Catalogue Number ABZ152CD, Caritas Live). This 12th CD features Live digital performances by George Gwilt (Flute) and James Douglas (Piano / Keyboard) all recorded Live at The Macphail Theatre, Ullapool (recordings by Steve Douglas and Kenny Ross). This CD includes 9 beautiful tracks, which show off the versatility of the Flute and were all inspired by various journeys undertaken in Scotland and Europe by the Composer.

    All of these CDs are available for sale in the Caritas Music Store from this website (Postage Free on all orders over £10, worldwide), they are also available from the Caritas Store on Amazon here www.amazon.co.uk/shops/caritas2406 or from Crotchet Music store and from all good music retailers and selected bookshops nationwide.  

    Composer James Douglas In Concert at The Macphail Theatre Ullapool 2

    Photo taken by Kenny Ross © 2007

     

     

     

    James Douglas is represented by his Music Publishers: Eschenbach Editions

    Contact:

    Eschenbach Editions

    E-mail: eschenbach@caritas-music.co.uk

    Tel / Fax: +44 (0) 1854 612 236

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    James Douglas
    c/o Eschenbach Editions
    Achmore, Moss Road
    Ullapool, IV26 2TF

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    Highlands and Islands Sequence

    Music by James Douglas - Written between 1968 and 2006

    The following list features 66 of James Douglas' works, all of which have been influenced by The Highlands and Islands of Scotland. If a work has been commercially recorded, it is marked below with (REC) after the relevant title, selected clips of some of these works can be listened to online.

    1. MY HEART IS HIGH ABOVE / HIGH VOICE
    2. DEER ON THE HIGH HILLS (KEYBOARD)
    3. 7 SONGS / VOICE AND PIANO (Words: G R D MACLEAN, FROM THE HEBRIDES)
    4. THE HIGH MOUNTAINS / ORGAN (REC)
    5. THE SHINING WILDERNESS / PIANO
    6. LANDSCAPES OF GLORY / ORGAN
    7. LE SOLEIL DANSANT / ORGAN (REC)
    8. AISEIRIGH (RESURRECTION) / ORCHESTRA (3333 / 4331 / PERC / TIMP / STRINGS)
    9. STRING QUARTET NO. 10 (ASSYNT)
    10. STRING QUARTET NO. 12 (COIGACH)
    11. THE SUN DANCING / SOLO FLUTE (REC)
    12. FIVE SAINTS IN FOUR MOVEMENTS / ORGAN
    13. SYMPHONY NO. 10 (A TIME FOR SINGING) / ORGAN
    14. CELTIC BLESSING (KEYBOARD)
    15. HIGH MOUNTAINS II / SOLO FLUTE (REC)
    16. SKARA BRAE (ORKNEY) / VIOLIN OR KEYBOARD
    17. TO THE UISTS / FLUTE OR KEYBOARD
    18. THE LAND OF THE SIMMER DIM / KEYBOARD
    19. JARLSHOF MUSIC (SHETLAND) (ORCHESTRA) (3333 / 4331 / PERC / TIMP / STRINGS)
    20. SCENES FROM ST. KILDA / VIOLIN OR FLUTE OR KEYBOARD
    21. TO CALLANISH / CELLO OR KEYBOARD
    22. SONGS FROM THE HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS (MEDIUM VOICE) (WORDS: G R D MACLEAN)
    23. HEBRIDEAN SEQUENCE: MEDIUM VOICE (REC)
    24. I SEE THE 21st CENTURY APPROACHING / FLUTE (REC)
    25. ON THE EDGE / FLUTE
    26. THREE ST KILDA SONGS / MEDIUM VOICE (WORDS: G R D MACLEAN)
    27. KISIMUL CASTLE (BARRA) / TRUMPET AND PIANO (REC)
    28. THE HILLS ARE LONELY / SONG (SLOW MARCH) (REC)
    29. WON'T YOU COME BACK? (THE CUILLINS) / SONG (SLOW MARCH)
    30. MIST ON THE MOUNTAINS / (MARCH) (REC)
    31. LOCH AN EILEAN / FLUTE AND PIANO OR KEYBOARD
    32. TO THE CAIRNGORMS / ORGAN (REC)
    33. CULLODEN, THE BATTLEFIELD / VIOLIN OR KEYBOARD
    34. SGURR AN FHIDDLHEIR / VIOLIN OR KEYBOARD
    35. A TIDE THAT SINGS / SONG (Words G R D MacLean) (REC)
    36. LOCHINVER DANCES / VIOLIN OR KEYBOARD
    37. SUMMERTIME SONG (TORRIDON) / FLUTE AND PIANO (REC)
    38. SYMPHONY NO. 11 (TORRIDON) / ORGAN
    39. INVERNESS CATHEDRAL / ORGAN
    40. A PROCESSION OF WHITE MOUNTAINS (REC) / FLUTE AND PIANO (STAC POLLAIDH, CUL BEAG, CUL MOR, CANISP, SUILVEN) (REC) Come and see the mountains north of Ullapool and then buy the CD!
    41. LAND OF THE LOCHANS / (FLUTE AND PIANO) (REC)
    42. HEBRIDEAN DREAM MUSIC / SOLO FLUTE (REC)
    43. HEBRIDEAN SUNSET / FLUTE AND PIANO (REC)
    44. LOOKING TOWARDS TARANSAY / PIANO (REC)
    45. EARTH SONG (AN TEALLACH, LOCH ASSYNT, QUINAG) / PIANO
    46. FLUTE / SOLO FLUTE (REC)
    47. JOURNEYS TO IONA / ORGAN (REC)
    48. HIGHLAND BUZZARD / SOLO FLUTE (REC)
    49. KILBRANNAN / SOLO FLUTE (REC)
    50. THREE MOODS OF ATTRACTION (REC) (LOCH LOMOND, BEN NEVIS, LOCH KATRINE) / FLUTE AND PIANO
    51. SUMMER EVENINGS / CELLO AND PIANO OR KEYBOARD
    52. JOURNEY AROUND BEINN FHADDA / CELLO AND PIANO  OR KEYBOARD (REC)
    53. DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 5 (RANNOCH) / ORGAN AND PIANO (REC)
    54. THE CEILIDH PLACE / SOLO FLUTE (REC) Why not listen to the music about The Ceilidh Place?
    55. TO INVEREWE GARDEN / FLUTE AND PIANO (REC)
    56. PEACE OF THE HIGHLANDS / (SONG for Soprano and Piano) (REC)
    57. NOCTURNAL / FLUTE AND PIANO (REC)
    58. BRAES OF ULLAPOOL / FLUTE AND PIANO (REC)
    59. HEBRIDEAN KYRIE / SONG (REC)
    60. THE ULLAPOOL FANFARE / TRUMPETS AND PIANO (REC)
    61. OVERTURE: THE FRIGATE (ULLAPOOL) / TRUMPETS AND PIANO (REC)
    62. SUITE: THE ULLAPOOL BOOKSHOP / FLUTE AND PIANO (REC) (CD now on sale in THE ULLAPOOL BOOKSHOP, QUAY STREET, ULLAPOOL!)
    63. THE FANNAICHS / SOLO FLUTE
    64. HEARTLANDS / VIOLIN (THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS)
    65. FOR THE ISLANDS (IN MEMORY OF THE LATE GEORGE MACKAY BROWN) / VIOLIN OR KEYBOARD
    66. HANDA / KEYBOARD

     

    You can visit the Highlands and Scotland visually by coming here; Caritas Records can offer you a sound guide to all these parts of Scotland contained in the Highlands and Islands Sequence! Why not buy one from our selection of 16 CDs now?

    The Christ Church Sequence

    James Douglas writes:

    'Since June, 2001, I have been on a creative burst of writing unparalleled in my lifetime. The idea of writing the first 25 major works developed in Paris, in May, 2001. These pieces are dedicated to many people who have helped, guided and inspired me over a long period. I do this with gratitude. These 25 works are ways of seeing the ordinary in a new way. The writing span was 1 June, 2001, to 10 January, 2002. I have called this series of pieces: "THE CHRIST CHURCH SEQUENCE." (EDINBURGH).'

    1. *DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 1: Into the Forest (Caledonian Pine) (Organ & Piano).
    2. DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 2 (Summer Evenings) (Cello & Piano).
    3. *DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 3 (Cranes Dancing) (Flute & Piano).
    4. *DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 4 (Machu Picchu) (Flute, Trumpet, Organ, Piano and Bells)
    5. *DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 5 (Rannoch) (Organ & Piano).
    6. THE EYES HAVE IT (Solo Flute).
    7. APPROACHING THE SPIRE  (Organ).
    8. *ANIMA CHRISTI (Soprano & Piano).
    9. *LANDSCAPES OF LIGHT (Piano).
    10. *THREE PAVANS FROM HIGH PLACES (Piano).
    11. *DOORS OF PERCEPTION (Trumpet & Piano).
    12. *DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 10 (Cantilène) (Solo Flute or Alto Flute).
    13. *DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 8 (The Feast of His Joy) (Organ & Piano).
    14. *DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 7 (Cape Breton Island) (Flute & Piano).
    15. *JOURNEYS TO IONA (Organ).
    16. THE PROMISE OF GLORY (Organ).
    17. DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 6 (Anderson, Midmar) (Cello).
    18. *THRENODY FOR LOST TIME (Flute, Trumpet, Cello & Piano). A memorial to the 9/11 Tragedy, written shortly after that time.
    19. *WALTZES FOR THREE COUSINS (Flute & Piano).
    20. DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 12 (To the ends of the Earth) (Organ & Piano).
    21. DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 11 (The River Run) (Cello & Piano).
    22. *AUTUMN SERENADE (Trumpet & Piano).
    23. DOUBLE PRELUDE NO. 9 (Nocturne pour la Pentecöte) (Trumpet & Piano).
    24. POUR  LA PENTECÖTE (Organ).
    25. GOD IS WITHIN (Words: David Adam) (Choir-SATB).

    All these works have been performed in Christ Church, Edinburgh, during the 'Caritas Concerts' 2001-4. *The pieces marked with (*) that feature in The Christ Church Sequence have been recorded and released on CD by Caritas Records. Visit the Caritas Music Store to buy James Douglas' CDs now. Clips of selected items are available to listen to via Windows Media Player, click on the link and listen to the music now.

    The Christ Church Sequence (Part II)

    A series of World Premieres by James Douglas were performed within the season 2003-4.

    Writing Period: 1 April 2002-30 September 2003

    1. *MUSIC FOR THE FALLEN (Organ & Piano)
    2. *VIGIL OF THE ASCENSION (Organ)
    3. PASSING THOUGHTS (Violin & Clarinet)
    4. CELTIC BLESSING (Clarinet)
    5. *FIVE FLOWER MOVEMENTS (Trumpet & Piano), wonderful for the arranging of flowers, try it now!
    6. *OLD FORBIDDEN CITY (9 movements for Flute, Organ, Cymbal & Piano)
    7. *FOUR GHAZALS (Flute & Piano)
    8. PRELUDE TO TE DEUM (M. A. Charpentier, arr. J. Douglas) (Trumpet & Piano)
    9. *LARGHETTO IN E (G. F. Handel, arr. J. Douglas) (Flute & Piano)
    10. TRUMPET TUNE (J. Clarke, arr. J. Douglas) (Trumpet & Piano)
    11. CANON (Pachelbel, arr. J. Douglas) (Cello & Piano)
    12. GABALDONI'S TRUMPET (Trumpet & Piano)
    13. CALEDONIA'S GLORY (Bagpipe)
    14. *THE GOLDEN PRELUDE (Flute & Piano)
    15. TOCCATA: CARITAS 5 (Organ)
    16. *THREE MOODS OF ATTRACTION (3 pieces) (Flute & Piano)
    17. *CAFÉ SOCIETY (5 pieces) (Trumpet & Piano), experience Paris at close quarters and enjoy!
    18. AIR FOR TRUMPET (trumpet & piano)
    19. LE CHRIST EST RESSUSCITÉ (Organ)
    20. *ANAWIM (Flute & Piano)
    21. LOOKING TOWARDS TARANSAY ( Piano)
    22. *10,000 BAMBOO POLES IN CLOUDY MIST (Flute & Piano)
    23. WINTER LANDSCAPE (Trumpet & Piano)
    24. HILDESHEIM DOORS (Organ)
    25. *CONCEPTS OF PEACE (Flute & Piano), Using 5 different languages and cultures
    26. STREETS OF PARIS (Trumpet & Piano), A picture of different streets in Paris
    27. *TOWARDS PEACE (Soprano & Piano)

    *The pieces marked with (*) that feature in The Christ Church Sequence have been recorded and released on CD by Caritas Records. Visit the Caritas Music Store to buy James Douglas' CDs now. Clips of selected items are available to listen to via Windows Media Player, click on the link and listen to the music now.

    The Christ Church Sequence (Part III), this completes the Christ Church Sequence, all of these works have all been performed during the period 2004-2006 at Christ Church, Edinburgh.

    Writing period: October 2003-December 2005

    1. *RIVER ICE (Trumpet & Piano)
    2. * MALCESINE TANZ (Trumpet & Piano), for Lake Garda.
    3. BENEDICTUS NO. 2 (Trumpet & Piano)
    4. *THE CITY NEVER SLEEPS (Flute & Piano)
    5. *KILBRANNAN (Solo Flute)
    6. *THE CEILIDH PLACE (3 pieces for Solo Flute), Come to Ullapool and sample The Ceilidh Place itself!
    7. *A PROCESSION OF WHITE MOUNTAINS (5 pieces-Flute & Piano: Stac Pollaidh, Cul Mor, Cul Beg, Canisp & Suilven)
    8. *HIGHLAND BUZZARD (Solo Flute)
    9. *ARIETTA (Flute & Piano)
    10. *THE PEACE OF THE HIGHLANDS (Song-Soprano, Flute & Piano)
    11. *THE ANDERSON PRELUDE (Flute & Piano)
    12. *NOCTURNAL (Flute & Piano)
    13. SONGS OF A NOMAD FLUTE (6 pieces-Flute & Piano)
    14. *KITLEYKNOWE (Trumpet & Piano)
    15. *LAND OF THE LOCHANS (Flute & Piano)
    16. THE LIGHT OF LIFE (Solo Flute)
    17. *TIBETAN BLACK-NECKED CRANES (Flute & Piano)
    18. REJOICE! (Soprano & Piano) Soloist: Katharine Douglas (First performed 3rd February 2006)
    19. EARTH SONG ( Piano)
    20. *VARIATIONS ON AN ALLELUIA (Solo Piano)
    21. * SCENA: HAMLET (for Voice & Piano) (First performed 2nd December 2005)  Soloist: Richard Mein
    22. *THE WINE DARK SEA (Alto Flute)
    23. THE CHRIST CHURCH VESPERS (Work in Progress)

    *The pieces marked with (*) that feature in The Christ Church Sequence have been recorded and released on CD by Caritas Records. Visit the Caritas Music Store to buy James Douglas' CDs now. Clips of selected items are available to listen to via Windows Media Player, click on the link and listen to the music now.

    On- going Projects: 

    Eschenbach Editions is proud to announce a further sequence of 12 works by James Douglas called: 'The Glorious Sequence.

    'The Glorious Sequence:

    1. HIGHLAND GLORY (2 Trumpets / Piano)
    2. FÀILTE (Welcome) (2 Trumpets & Piano)
    3. DIGITAL CAMERA ANGLES (Earth from Space) (Flute & Trumpet)
    4. TRUE SIMPLICITY (Flute & Trumpet)
    5. A NEW HEART (Flute)
    6. THE BEATITUDES (Organ)
    7. BRANDENBURG CONCERTO (Organ)
    8. PERPETUA (Organ)
    9. THEME FROM MACCHU PICCHU (Trumpet & Piano)
    10. SYMPHONY NO. 14 (Soprano & Strings)
    If you are looking for music which is positive, full of hope, strong in melody; then why not try the music of James Douglas in 'The Highlands and Islands Sequence,' 'The Christ Church Sequence' or in 'The Glorious Sequence.' You can travel the world with the music of James Douglas why not try the music and listen to it?

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