In August 1994, I wrote my longest piece, a set of ten variations
based on different facets of a dear friend of mine, Ann Nee. The
recording in From the Heart featured seven of the variations, each
describing a different characteristic in her. What particularly thrilled
me was that she actually played this piece for another friend of hers,
and the first thing the latter said after hearing it was Ann Nee's name,
without even knowing that the entire piece was written for her in the
first place!   
Theme
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The theme to what is my longest composition so far. It really comprises of a simple five note motif
that is echoed throughout all the variations of the composition.
Variation I: The Growing Person
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Variation II:  Grace
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Variation V: Prevails
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Variation VI: The Laughter
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Variation XI: Bridging the Gap
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Although this piece was separately written nearly a year after the original composition of Variations, I
often include it in as the an alternate IX Variation. There's a remarkable similarity to the original theme.
Variation X: Ann Nee
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The closing variation, and a reinstatement of the main theme that brings the 12 minute composition to
a close.


Variations on the Impromptu in C Major "Ann Nee"
PostScript Publications, 1996, 2006. All Rights Reserved. Original scores for the works here are available from the
publisher. Recording dates: October 27-29, 1996. Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, public performance or
broadcasting prohibited. If you'd like a compact disc recording of the above compositions, do email me.
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