Programme Note

Eulogies, in spoken or written word form, often reflect on the character and achievements of those recently-deceased.. many of whom have been lucky enough to have had wonderful people.. friends and family.. surround them in their lives.

I wanted this simple, short piece to stand more specifically as a eulogy, in wordless musical form, for all those who, for whatever reason, were less fortunate in that regard – perhaps no family, or few if any friends at the end to sing their praises – but whose life, character and achievements are equally as worthy of that praise and celebration.

– Adrian Sutton

This work appears in the Trinity Board 2025 Grade 8 repertoire list and is available here.

extract perf. Fenella Humphreys (violin)