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In this edition of the Latest News from Caritas:

  1. 7 CDs by Composer James Douglas, have been relaunched and re-designed by Caritas Records...Visit our CD page for more information.
  2. Why not buy a Caritas CD featuring the music of James Douglas? Buy a wonderful CD from Scottish Composer James Douglas.
  3. 'Return to the Highlands' is a great success in Ullapool (March 09)
  4. 9 World Premieres lift the audience in Scotland (27/10/2008)
  5. James Douglas delights in Ullapool...(article dated 26th August 2008)
  6. Trumpets dazzle with James Douglas' world Premiere of 'Highland Glory'...
  7. ''Inverness Cathedral' premiered in Inverness Cathedral, Inverness: Capital of the Highlands.
  8. 'Peace of the Highlands' causes quite a stir in Ullapool...(July 12th 2007)

1)7 CDs by Composer James Douglas, have been relaunched and re-designed by Caritas Records...Visit our CDs page for more details or to buy online now. Contact us for more info: caritas-records@caritas-music.co.uk

2) Why not buy a CD featuring the music of James Douglas?

A wide variety of CDs, Sheet Music and some Cassettes all by James Douglas are available direct from Caritas Music Store. There is no postage charge on all orders over £10 (£2.50 charge on all orders under £10), and items can be despatched all over the World. Some clips of music are available online, so don't delay, buy a CD featuring unique and fabulous music by Scottish Composer James Douglas today! Caritas Music Store.

Alternatively a wide selection of other CDs and Music distributed by Caritas Music Publishing are also on sale via our Amazon shop or via our Bestsellers List or visit http://www.amazon.co.uk/shops/caritas2406

2) 'Return to the Highlands' is a great success in Ullapool

The Glorious Company Live in Concert 6th March 2009In Ullapool, N W Scotland, on Friday 6th March 09, Ensemble 'The Glorious Company' gave 4 World Premieres by Scottish Composer James Douglas. 'Return to the Highlands' was written for and is dedicated to the people of Ullapool and district and many of them turned out on a cold March night to be there for its World Premiere. Popular trumpet soloist Pam Brown joined James Douglas to wow the audience with pieces such as 'Kittleyknowe,' 'Cafe Society' and 'Street of Paris' amazing the audience with the varied music and fascinating arrangements. 'Daybirth' by James Douglas also received its World Premiere, performed by Baritone Richard Mein and Soprano Katharine Douglas, thrilling the audience and receiving rapturous applause at the end of the first half. George Gwilt (Flute) also gave the World Premiere of To Sky (Isle of Mist) for Solo Flute, as well as performing with James Douglas on both Flute and Alto Flute. The whole programme was devised and composed by James Douglas and it was hard to believe that all the music was by the same composer. An enthusiastic and international audience had travelled to Ullapool for the concert, and many of them and locals alike, are already putting the return Concert by The Glorious Company of 3rd July 2009 at The Macphail Theatre, in their diaries. A night not to be missed.

3) 9 World Premieres by Composer James Douglas lifts the audience (27th October 2008)

9 new works by Composer James Douglas premiered at The Macphail Theatre in Ullapool have lifted the spirits of the enthusiastic audience. Despite unsettled weather on the evening, a large audience turned out to hear the latest music by Composer James Douglas. The highlights of the evening included ‘Café Society’ written about 5 Parisian Cafes, ‘Waltz for Anna’ a new moving and elegant waltz and ‘Pilgrim’s Song’ based on words from Pilgrim’s Progress: sung superbly by Baritone Richard Mein. The audience left feeling deeply inspired, moved and motivated by this astonishing Composers music, which was a real mood lifter for all.

Further details in our Blog

(CDs available online from Caritas Music Store www.caritas-music.co.uk).

 

A View of Ullapool from the Sea, Copyright Helen Douglas 20084) Pianist and Composer James Douglas delights with The Ullapool Experience…

 

Pianist and Composer James Douglas delighted an enthusiastic and emotional audience in Ullapool, Ross-shire, Scotland, with his stunning performance of his work ‘The Ullapool Experience’ for solo Piano on Thursday 21st August 2008. This moving and inspirational work accompanied nearly 200 photos of Scotland by his wife photographer Helen Douglas, with music composed about all the places featured in the photographs. James Douglas has been inspired by the Highlands of Scotland for over 40 years and has written music about the area and has released numerous CDs featuring his wife’s photography. In the Concert, James Douglas performed individual works entirely from memory, including ‘To Loch Assynt,’ ‘Gruinard Bay,’ ‘Summertime Song,’ ‘Ullapool Fanfare,’ ‘The Hills are Lonely’ and ended with accompanying his daughter Katharine Douglas in the title track of their recent CD ‘Peace of the Highlands.’

 

Audience Comments on the evening included: ‘You have moved me to tears,’’ ‘your music speaks to my soul’ ‘looking forward to your next Concert in October!’ and ‘Different from the usual, we really enjoyed the evening.’

 

Autumn Serenade Concert5) ‘Trumpets dazzle as ‘Highland Glory’ by James Douglas premieres in North West Scotland…’

Trumpeters Alistair Neally and Pam Brown dazzled the audience with the World Premiere of ‘Highland Glory’ by James Douglas, in North West Scotland last Saturday 3rd November, at The Macphail Centre in Ullapool. James Douglas had the unique idea of writing a piece of music dedicated to the people of the Highlands and Islands and many of them travelled from all over Scotland to hear this stunning work as well as many other exciting and triumphant works by Douglas. Other highlights included popular works ‘The Ullapool Fanfare’ (which began and ended the Concert; a new Ullapool tradition), ‘To Beinn Ghoblach’ for Solo Flute, ‘Autumn Serenade’ performed beautifully by Alistair Neally and the stunning solo performance by Richard Mein (Baritone) of ‘Wrestling Jacob,’ showing off his presence and command of the stage, with all this music by Ullapool based Composer James Douglas. During the interval James Douglas and other artists joined the audience for some refreshments and also signed copies of his new CD: ‘Peace of the Highlands,’ which received rapturous applause after its performance of the title track by father and daughter: James and Katharine Douglas and flautist George Gwilt. The evening ended leaving the audience feeling uplifted and refreshed by their evening of amazing music and all of them left feeling better for their evening out. A night not to be missed!  

6) ‘Inverness Cathedral’ premiered in Inverness Cathedral, Inverness, Capital of the Highlands (26th July 2007)

Composer James Douglas (based in Ullapool), gave the World Premiere of his ‘Inverness Cathedral’ on Thursday 26th July at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral in Inverness. This majestic Organ work was performed as part of a Lunchtime Music Programme during The Flower Festival at The Cathedral during InvernessFest and the Highland Year of Culture 2007. James Douglas, an eminent Organist and Composer, performed the piece himself and was delighted at its reception from the Audience. The Concert began with a warm introduction from the Provost of the Cathedral: The Very Reverend Alex Gordon and he, Visitors, and members of the Congregation enjoyed a dynamic recital from this exciting Organist and Composer. James Douglas also gave the world’s first performance of ‘To the Cairngorms,’ a set of three pieces written for the people of Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey. Many people commented on the superb sound of the Organ; the versatility of Douglas’ music for the Organ (it was indicated that it would be suitable for performance also by an Orchestra), and it is hoped that James Douglas and his music will return to the Cathedral very soon. At the end of the Concert, copies of his new very successful CD: ‘Peace of the Highlands’ were on sale as well as through Wesley Owen Books & Music in Castle Street, Inverness.

7) 'Peace of the Highlands creates quite a stir in Ullapool’ (12th July 2007)

George Gwilt, James Douglas and Katharine Douglas at the Summertime Song Concert in UllapoolThe Peace of the Highlands by Ullapool based Composer James Douglas

The Music of Composer James Douglas, as featured in the BBC series ‘Sahara with Michael Palin,’ has been performed throughout Europe, Great Britain and the USA and his new CD ‘Peace of the Highlands’ has created quite a stir in Ullapool and throughout the Highlands. James and his Ensemble: ‘The Glorious Company,’ celebrated the launch of their new CD in front of a packed and delighted audience at The Macphail Centre with a superb ‘Summertime Song Concert’ on last Friday 6th July. The music was spectacular with particular solo spots for George Gwilt (Flute), Pam Brown (Trumpet) and Richard Mein (Baritone) all accompanied by James Douglas. In a recent newspaper interview, James Douglas’ music was quoted as being ‘Music inspired by the melody of the land,’ (Inverness Courier Tuesday 26th June 2007) and his new CD certainly describes that love of both melody and the beautiful North West Scotland where much of his inspiration comes from.

 He told the audience in The Macphail Centre that in particular the Highlands in Winter influenced some of his writing (A Procession of White Mountains for Flute & Piano), as well as seeing the beautiful gardens at Inverewe (To Inverewe Garden for Flute & Piano) and the immediate surroundings of local businesses, cafes and bookshops in Ullapool, all of which helped to inspire the music for his new recording.

 ‘Peace of the Highlands’ by James Douglas is now on sale throughout the Highlands and Islands or is available direct from Caritas Music Publishing www.caritas-music.co.uk (Credit Cards accepted, no charge for postage worldwide).

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THE GLORIOUS SEQUENCE

Eschenbach Editions (Ullapool, Ross-shire) is proud to announce a further sequence of 15 new works by James Douglas: 'The Glorious Sequence.'

  1. HIGHLAND GLORY (2 Trumpets / Piano)
  2. DIGITAL CAMERA ANGLES (Earth from Space) (Flute & Trumpet)
  3. THE LIGHT OF CHRIST  (to mark the Centenary of the birth of Theologian: Dietrich Bonhöffer 4th February 2006) (Baritone, Soprano, Tenor Soli, Organ, Strings and Choir-SATB) 
  4. TRUE SIMPLICITY (Flute & Trumpet)
  5. A NEW HEART (Flute)
  6. THE BEATITUDES (SATB, unacc)
  7. BRANDENBURG CONCERTO (Flute / 2 Trumpets / Piano)
  8. PERPETUA (2 Trumpets / Piano)
  9. THE GLORY OF LIGHT (Turners' Venice)
  10. THEME FROM MACCHU PICCHU (Trumpet & Piano)
  11. WRESTLING JACOB (Baritone & Piano)
  12. SYMPHONY NO. 14 (Poems by Kathleen Raine) (Soprano & Strings)
  13. THEME FROM 'THE AMBER ROOM' (Flute & Piano)
  14. CYCLE: ARIEL SINGS (Baritone & Piano)
  15. SCENA: THE SEAFARER (Baritone & Piano)

Concert Reviews:

    • 'A Classic in Ullapool (Ross-shire Journal 8th December 2006)
    • James Douglas 'The ability to conquer adversity...a constant stream of new works...striving to achieve the best that I can.' (Interview in The Edinburgh Evening News, 31st January 2006)
    • James Douglas '...Edinburgh musician going from strength to strength...through a distinguished career, his symphonies and concertos have been performed in New York, Paris and London...This is music which is approachable and full of melody, it is for ordinary people who want to enjoy some nice music...' (The Edinburgh Evening News, February 25th 2005, Front page lead story)
    • 100th Concert for Composer: 'One of Edinburgh's busiest composers: James Douglas, has his 100th Concert at Christ Church, Morningside...(The Scotsman, 14th November 2005)
    • Composer to showcase new works on birthday: 'Eminent Capital-based composer: James Douglas, is to celebrate his birthday with a concert premiering 3 of his works.' (The Evening News 4th July 2005)
    • James Douglas Gala Concert: The 100th Concert at Christ Church. With performances by flautist George Gwilt and trumpeter Andrew Kinnear.' (The List Magazine 1st December 2005)
 

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