“Slow Air” – Folk Inspired Piano Trio (Piano, Violin, Cello)

Description

This piece is inspired by the traditional Irish folk genre – the “Slow Air”. The music explores the melodic possibilities of each instrument as the tune is passed between the piano, violin, and cello. A sense of journey is created by the movement from sensitive and vulnerable textures to rich and emotive climaxes. “Slow Air” has a sense of quiet optimism and would work as a concert piece, or in sentimental services like weddings.

The difficulty of this piece is intermediate, and alternative string instrumentation would also work.