Blog
Musings, ramblings, rants, etc.
- Due sogni d’oro (3/Jul/2021)
Two short pieces dedicated to a beloved family. - Awaiting the Rain (21/Jun/2021)
A meditative piece written for ukulele in open G minor tuning. - Undressed (31/May/2021)
A minimalistic piece for ukulele that loosely follows the principles of tintinnabuli. - Dream About a Boat (24/May/2021)
Insomnia, nightmares and ukulele. - Unexpected Ukulele (22/May/2021)Announcement of a solo ukulele concert to be streamed via Bandcamp Live on June, 5th, 2021. Choan Gálvez will play a selection of his most contemporary style compositions. Programme also includes works by Giovanni Albini, Tony Mizen, Matthew Quilliam, and David John Roche.
- Bigger Steps (10/May/2021)
A three-part piece for baritone ukulele composed by Choan Gálvez and performed by Giovanni Albini. - An evening of ukulele waltzes (2/May/2021)Announcement of a live concert to be streamed via Bandcamp on May, 8th, 2021. Choan Gálvez will play a selection of ukulele waltzes, including his collection Waltz in Progress and excerpts from previous and upcoming albums.
- In Despair (21/Apr/2021)
A sombre, emotional piece, with a glimpse of hope. Written by Choan Gálvez for Samantha Muir, who performs the piece on ukulele. - Entranced (until the End of the Closing Credits) (7/Apr/2021)
A piece for baritone ukulele writen by Choan Gálvez in an unashamedly Romantic style and aesthetic. Dedicated to and performed by Donald Bousted. - The Cheerless Walk (28/Mar/2021)
Trouble, anxiety and sadness are emotions that can be put into music and expressed through the ukulele.