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Portraitsâ (24 British Birds),for violin and piano, and a second bird cycle, âWhere Song was Bornâ, devoted to Australian Birds and for flute and piano. 2021/22 saw the release of a second âbird portraitâ cycle, inspired by Australian Birds: Where Song was Born for Flute(s) and Piano- a release that earned high praise internationally. The third âbirdsâ cycle, âWhere the Wood Thrush forever Singsâ, inspired by birds of the USA, for clarinet(s) and piano was released in September and has already attracted rave reviews. The fourth cycle, âBecause they have Songsâ - African birds, was recorded in September, 2023 and is scheduled for release on Metier Divine Arts in early 2024. Further recordings in celebration of the composerâs 80th birthday are âThe Kreutzer Effectâ including four portrait solo pieces for members of The Kreutzer Quartet and includes Cowieâs 7th String Quartet. His three new piano sonatas, âRock Music 1-3â are also being recorded in October 2023- all recordings to be released on Metier Divine Arts. In October, Cowie is to make his first CD as performer in a duo recording with the eminent Australian flautist, Laura Chislett.
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released the first in a series of recordings of Cowie's String
Quartets, the first being quartets 3-5 and on the NMC Label. Cowie's connection with the renowned Kreutzer Quartet has led to the composition of a 6th and 7th Quartets. The Kreutzers have now recorded all of his quartets from 1 to 6. The
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