• The Flower of Cities

    2012 | 26 mins | for violin, two guitars, double bass, and percussion

    1. Broadgate Sculptures

    2. Tower Bridge (guitar 2 solo)

    3. Finsbury Circus

    4. London Bridge (violin solo)

    5. Bunhill Fields

    6. Southwark Bridge (double bass solo)

    7. The Cries of London

    8. Millenium Bridge (guitar 1 solo)

    9. Bartholomew’s Fair

    10. Blackfriars Bridge (percussion solo)

    11. Inner Temple Garden

    “The music is marvellous, ranging from mysterious and evocative to rollicking. Every moment is enjoyable.” Soundboard

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    Commissioned by John Williams for the 50th Anniversary of the City of London Festival. The first performance took place at the Fishmongers’ Hall, London on July 10th 2012, Max Bailie – violin, John Williams and Craig Ogden – guitars, Tim Gibbs – bass, and Tristan Fry – percussion. Published by Doberman-Yppan © 2013.