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Earthtones Trio
“A superb ensemble…Earthtones Trio really are excellent”
“With Bryan’s entry – a magical, near-imperceptible presence – comes a blossoming dialogue between the two that is genuinely moving. Tears will be shed, for all the right reasons.”
Trio - Piano Trio
Instrumentation
- Katherine Bryan - Flute
- Betsy Taylor - Cello
- Euan Stevenson - Piano
Repertoire
Blending elements of classical, jazz, and folk, Earthtones Trio’s music comprises mainly original melodic compositions by the group's pianist Euan Stevenson which marry classical, jazz, folk and cinematic influences as borne out by the recent CMS/CMLF co-commission: Sound Tracks. They also have an extensive repertoire of bespoke festive arrangements (as featured on Classic FM) as well as light-hearted solo and duo interpretations of well known classical and jazz themes by composers such as Bach, Satie, Debussy, Ellington, Gershwin, Mozart and Liszt. Concert highlights also include cello and flute features such as The Swan (Saint-Saëns) and Meditation from Thaïs (Massenet).
Biography
Alongside composer/arranger Euan Stevenson on piano, Earthtones Trio features internationally acclaimed Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) principal flautist Katherine Bryan and cellist Betsy Taylor. Harnessing the charisma of these outstanding soloists, (Bryan was voted one of the top 6 flute players in the world by BBC Music Magazine) Stevenson draws upon his background in classical, jazz and film to write melodic original compositions interspersed with novel arrangements of familiar repertoire that is perfect fare for a classical audience and indeed music lovers of all styles.
Co-Commissioned by CMS and Classic Music Live Falkirk, in April 2022 Earthtones Trio premiered a suite of 9 original compositions by Stevenson entitled Sound Tracks, a musical celebration of the history of Falkirk and the composer's own childhood in the form of a musical love letter to his home town. He describes the music as “cinematic and autobiographical" in the sense that it is a collection of imaginary soundtracks to accompany memories of the people and places that shaped his childhood but it is also a celebration of both the rich history and the fascinating recent cultural landmarks of this remarkable area.
Betsy Taylor is Associate Principal Cello at the RSNO and has performed with all of the major U.K orchestras as well as recording with popular artists Nigel Kennedy, Gary Barlow, John Barry, Lesley Garrett, Russell Watson and Katherine Jenkins.
In addition to appearing as a concerto soloist with leading orchestras throughout the U.K and worldwide, Katherine Bryan is Principal Flute with the RSNO, a position which she has held since the age of 21. She has performed live broadcasts on Classic FM, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Television and is recognised as one of the world’s leading classical flautists of her generation.
Euan Stevenson has performed throughout the UK, Europe and America in jazz and classical contexts. His compositions and performances have been broadcast across BBC Radio, Classic FM and Jazz FM and performed by leading ensembles such as the RSNO, BBC Concert Orchestra and The English Chamber Orchestra. In 2015 he was one of three UK composers nominated for the prestigious Paul Hamlyn Award for Composition. He has performed with some of the UK’s leading jazz musicians including Dave Newton, Jim Mullen, Anita Wardell and Tina May.
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