How like a winter
A setting for Shakespeare’s sonnet ‘How like a winter’
Shall I compare thee (for voice and mandolin)
A setting of Shakespeare's sonnet 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day' for soprano and mandolin
Federico García Lorca’s ‘Santiago’
An interpretation of Federico García Lorca’s poem “Santiago” (1918) for voice and guitar.
Moment prelude
A short prelude that 'has its moments' I hope! David Braid.
Aria
Solo work for archtop guitar written and played by David Braid
Valse Triste
Valse Triste. Solo work for archtop guitar written and played by David Braid.
Two well-known lute solos by John Dowland
David Braid interprets Mr Dowland’s Midnight and Lachrimae.
Lirico
Solo work by David Braid for archtop guitar, performed by David Braid, 2015.
Two short cadenzas
Two short cadenzas for two non-existent concertos! David Braid.
Strings in blue
This composition has less to do with the blues than the blue of an abstract painting. Written specifically for electric guitar, with determined (modest) effects of reverb and occasional chorus pedal.
Light without shadows
An interpretation of Welsh poet R. S. Thomas' poem 'A land' for mezzo-soprano, clarinet, guitar and piano. Performed and recorded by The Braid Ensemble with guest mezzo Emily Gray.
The never-ending quest…
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