{"product_id":"touching-the-ether-for-flute-and-piano-by-ian-clarke","title":"Ian Clarke- Touching the Ether for Flute and Piano","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIan Clarke- Touching the Ether for Flute and Piano\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposer: Ian Clarke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlute part and piano score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: ICMusic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Touching the Ether’ explores humanity’s connection with the natural world.  Specifically, it reflects upon the numerous connections between individuals, spanning across the globe and generations, both in the present and the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition explores personal relationships and the complex web of interactions around us. It aims to capture the ripple effect of actions and reactions, whether they fade, merge, or behave like “time dominoes” with surprising outcomes. The piece evokes a sense of connecting with the intangible realm of the ether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned flute players such as Wissam Boustany, Lorna McGee, Amy Porter, and William Bennett OBE have performed this piece. This piece is a popular repertoire choice among flute players in music colleges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Premiere: 2006 Woldingham International Summer School (UK) and later at the 2006 British Flute Society’s International Convention\u003cbr\u003eUS Premiere 2006: University of Northern Iowa, followed by performances in Dallas and Seattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Ian Clarke\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\u003eIan Clarke (born 1964) is an esteemed flautist and composer, regularly invited as a guest soloist and instructor at major conventions worldwide. His performances and teaching engagements have spanned countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Japan, various European nations, the United States (National Flute Association), and the United Kingdom (British Flute Society).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotably, at the 2017 NFA convention in Minneapolis, he premiered his new concerto for flute and strings. Ian’s albums, such as the highly regarded ‘Within,’ have achieved significant success in the flute world, including ‘Deep Blue’ reaching the top 10 in the UK Classical Artist Chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has conducted masterclasses at prestigious institutions like the Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music \u0026amp; Drama, Juilliard School, and Manhattan School of Music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIan’s musical versatility extends across genres, from classical opera to guest appearances with rock group Jethro Tull\/Ian Anderson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIan pursued part-time studies at the Guildhall School of Music in London, where he excelled as a prize-winning student. Concurrently, he earned an Honours degree in Mathematics from Imperial College London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, Ian holds the position of Professor of Flute at the Guildhall School of Music \u0026amp; Drama. His collaborations with musician and composer Simon Painter have yielded compositions for film and television. Additionally, Ian proudly represents the flute brand, Miyazawa, as an International Miyazawa Flute artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ianclarke.net\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ianclarke.net\/\u003c\/a\u003e\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":55179302830414,"sku":"CLA062","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/Touching-the-Ether-cover-724x1024.jpg?v=1764938462","url":"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/products\/touching-the-ether-for-flute-and-piano-by-ian-clarke","provider":"All Flutes Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}