Piano Duet | Works | Hugh Shrapnel

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Square Blues (2021)

A very short piece with a jazz flavour. On the 'Elements of London' CD

91 minutes More info

The Lewisham People's Commission (2021)

From 'Tales of South East London'. Written for a film by Stuart Monro in support of the Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign (see 'Hunt Hunt').

2 minutes, 30 seconds More info

3rd Lamp post in Tressillian Road (2017)

A jaunty piece named after a street in Brockley South East London and part of 'Tales of South East London'. The title inspired by the music, it being left to the listener to supply the tale.

2 minutes, 15 seconds More info

At the Rivoli (2014)

Part of 'Tales of South East London' inspired by the Rivoli Ballroom in Brockley South East London, the only intact 1950s ballroom in London with its mixture of neo-classical, Deco and oriental motifs. An elderly couple dance a lop sided waltz in 5 time remembering when they were young.

4 minutes, 23 seconds More info

In Memoriam Jane Clouson (2014)

From 'Tales of South East London'. A tribute to a 16 year old girl brutally murdered in Kidbrooke Lane South East London in 1871 whose murderer was acquitted giving rise to a huge local protest. The music was inspired by her haunting statue in the Ladywell and Brockley Cemetery.

4 minutes, 47 seconds More info

Hunt Hunt (2013)

Part of 'Tales of South East London'. Written to support the Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign's successful fight to save the hospital from being downgraded in 2012. Jeremy Hunt was the Health Secretary at the time who was twice defeated in the courts over the issue. The piece quotes 2 songs written to support the campaign the Dads Army song (with new words) and the rap song by Question, 'Stand Up!'.

1 minute, 52 seconds More info

Ladywell station (2013)

An old time musical portrait of this Edwardian looking station in South East London with old steam trains, train whistles and twittering birds. Part of the 'Tales of South East London' on the 'Elements of London' CD

4 minutes More info

The Lewisham People's Commission (2013)

From 'Tales of South East London'. Written for a film by Stuart Monro in support of the Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign (see 'Hunt Hunt').

2 minutes, 30 seconds More info

Lewisham Market (2012)

From 'Tales of South East London'. A description of this busy market with its bustling shoppers, the calls of the stall holders and the chats and arguments.

2 minutes, 18 seconds More info

Basil (2011)

Another cat piece inspired by the dedicatee's cat

6 minutes More info

Creekside (2011)

Named after a historic part of Deptford, this is another 'Tales of South East London' work, 3 pieces with a sardonic whiff of the music hall and variety show. The 2nd piece is on the 'Elements of London' CD

10 minutes More info

Chinese Bells (1998)

Written in memory of Brian Dennis and a reflection of Brian's love of the Orient.

4 minutes More info

South of the River (1994)

Suite in 6 movements, descriptions of places in south east London: 'Oxleas Wood','East Street Market','Papillon Walk', 'Vanbrugh Castle', 'Deptford Broadway'.

30 minutes More info

Bank Holiday (1992)

A humorous tone poem, nostalgic in character. Also arranged for flute, viola, vibraphone, electric keyboard