“...beautiful composition and arrangement by Euan Stevenson" Classic FM

"...a suitably uplifting counter-blast to these dismal times...” The Scotsman

“...played with passion and vibrant intensity" Daily Telegraph

2023 marks the release of emerging contemporary classical ensemble Earthtones Trio’s debut album Sound Tracks on iOcco Classical. A new suite of nine contemporary classical compositions by Scottish composer Euan Stevenson and performed by RSNO Principals Katherine Bryan and Betsy Taylor, Sound Tracks is inspired by the people, places and landmarks surrounding Falkirk, the composer’s town of birth. To celebrate the release of Sound Tracks, in Stevenson's first podcast series, the composer is previewing the music, exploring some of the stories behind each of the nine compositions, visiting the places that inspired his new work- and meeting some of the people who’ve played a pivotal role in his musical journey so far. In Episode 2 he explores music and conflict together with the inspiration behind second lead track 'Skirmish' with Scottish historian Ian Scott.

Originally commissioned by Classic Music Live! Falkirk (CMLF) and Chamber Music Scotland, Sound Tracks was premiered live in Falkirk in April 2022 and studio recordings of the new compositions are now set for release. Blending classical, jazz and folk traditions, Sound Tracks is a celebration of the rich history and rebirth of the Falkirk area in the form of a musical love letter from the composer to his home town. Global interest in the trio was sparked when Classic FM featured a video of Stevenson’s arrangement of the hymn ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel and UK broadcasters have been quick to support the trio’s subsequent festive releases.

Sound Tracks -Track by Track Podcast is produced by Media Room for iOcco Music

Thanks to Viv Lumsden

Presented by Euan Stevenson

Produced by Nick Prentice

www.euanstevenson.com/soundtracks

www.earthtonestrio.com

www.ioccomusic.com

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