Duration: 5.00


Upon the Celtic Cross is the final movement from my Continental Concerto. The concept of the Concerto was to take a whistle-stop tour, anti-clockwise, around the various musical cultures and places of interest in Europe. Starting in the UK we work through France, Spain, Central Europe and Norway before finally returning back to the UK to finish.

The piece brings together two of Ireland's rich musical trademarks. Ancient, almost cinematographic chant-like music sets the scene at the opening before breaking out into the more widely recognised Irish dance music. I combine these two elements towards the close with a feature for Flugel Horn, accompanied by tribe-like singing within the band.