Scottish Flute Trio, Monday afternoon

Back into St Paul's Hall to listen to the Scottish Flute Trio.

Thea Musgrave's Taking Turns reminded me of a Bach canon. Rising through three phases and falling to the last. Satisfying intellectually and nice to listen to.

I found Kirsty Blackwood's Elastic Cast very interesting - nice mix of textures and dramatic tempo changes. I'd like to search out more of her work.

Aquarium by Sally Beamish was introduced and explained by Robert Irvine (cellist and Sally's partner). I think this spoiled it a bit, because I knew what I was supposed to think about the piece, rather than actually listening to it. It was certainly evocative of fish and all things aquatic. It felt a bit like I was watching a National Geographic documentary.

The final piece was Changing Paths by Pippa Murphy. I found it pretty, but not hugely interesting. This is possibly more about the fact that it was at the end of the programme, rather than anything inherently poor about the music. I think 45 minutes is about my limit.

All in all, an enjoyable concert. I suspect that it's the HCMF version of easy listening!