ANDREW BLYTH: GUITAR CONCERTO
OWEN THOMSON (Guitar)

The music on this CD looks forward to the twenty-first century and the possibility of a new aesthetic for classical music. The music presented here intentionally crosses the boundaries between classical music and popular music. It looks to recognisable forms as a model for new music. The three songs arranged for orchestra with guitar soloist are modeled on popular song forms. They are abstract pieces that are simply meant to be good tunes but they also recognize that all music begins with the song and with melody. In this respect, these songs aim to encapsulate the most essential elements of good music.

"Owen Thomson plays the music with obvious affection on vritousity and is accompanied in the Concerto by a "Virtual Orchestra" which intriguingly manages to sound quite authentic, albeit perhaps to perfect" - John Barns  (Radio 3MBS)