{"product_id":"heath-out-of-the-cool-for-flute-and-piano","title":"Heath- Out of the Cool for Flute and Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeath- Out of the Cool for Flute and Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher-Chester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePublisher Programme Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut of the Cool\u003c\/em\u003e was my first work and was inspired by the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. It was originally written for the flute, but may equally well be played on the violin, cello, oboe or soprano saxophone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is in three sections – slow\/fast\/slow. I have not marked many dynamics or phrasings, and those shown are suggestions only. The slow sections in particular should be very free rhythmically, and each performer should feel free to interpret the piece in his own way. The pedalling marks, however, are more specific, as I have used them to show how notes and chords are to be sustained. Some of the blurred effects may seem strange at first, but this pedalling is essential to the style of the piece. Above all, Out of the Cool was written to be enjoyed, so have fun with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, I would like to thank John Lenehan for his help and advice with the piano part’.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDavid Heath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDave Heath\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish composer and flautist David Heath, born in Manchester in 1956, studied flute at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Starting at age 17, he played modern jazz and composed his first piece, “Out of the Cool,” in 1978 upon a request from fellow flautist Richard Blake. This composition, along with “Rumani” (1979) and “Coltrane” (1981), blends modern jazz elements into classical compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1982, Heath’s style took a different path with “Fight the Lion” for piano. His subsequent works, such as “Rise from the Dark,” showcased rock-based rhythms and bold harmony, incorporating avant-garde sounds and beautiful chord progressions. Notable compositions include “On Fire” (1986), “Berlin Wall” (1990), and “The Frontier” (1989), fusing funk, avant-garde, and minimalist elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeath has created significant works for James Galway, Nigel Kennedy, and percussionist Evelyn Glennie. Galway premiered the flute concerto “Free the Spirit” with the Philharmonia under conductor Leonard Slatkin. Heath’s violin concerto, “Alone At The Frontier,” caused controversy at its premiere for its use of a rap choir and graffiti backdrop, while “African Sunrise – Manhattan Rave” for solo percussion and orchestra received enthusiastic praise in both the UK and the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Composer in Residence with the BT Scottish Ensemble from 1993 to 1996, Heath composed notable pieces such as “The Four Elements,” “The Celtic,” “The Connemara,” and “The Rage.” He appeared on BBC2’s Mad About Music series in 1994 and is recognized as a professional flautist, collaborating with various artists including Sting, Dominic Miller, Jerry Dammers’ “Free Nelson Mandela,” Michael Kamen, Robert Lockhart, and Barrington Pheloung. Heath performs on an early Cooper flute named “Excalibur,” specially rebuilt by renowned maker Albert Cooper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55274041180494,"sku":"CH55693","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/musch55693_0.jpg?v=1768904652","url":"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/products\/heath-out-of-the-cool-for-flute-and-piano","provider":"All Flutes Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}