Jonathan Slade
creative projects
composition
A new sonata
NEWS (March 2025): I am thrilled to announce that my new composition has been released and is available for immediate digital download or pre-order (hard copy). ​​​​​​
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Please follow this link to order or find out more: https://aureacapra.com/product/slade-sonata/
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Contemporary in style but peppered with baroque influences, the sonata is an exciting and rewarding challenge for advanced flautists and music college students. Themes are constantly explored and developed in a work depicting a struggle against forces in a state of continual and disorientating metamorphosis.
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I have recorded a short trailer featuring some of the sonata's most memorable themes, as well as a complete recording of the slow movement:
The Passage of Time
A three-movement song cycle for Flute, Soprano (or Mezzo-soprano) and Piano, The Passage of Time was published in 2020, winning a composition prize from the National Flute Association (US) the following year.
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Taking its text from poems in different languages, but bridged by common musical themes, The Passage of Time tells a story of loss, acceptance and ultimately, hope. This short video features an extract from the second movement, assembled during the difficult months of the COVID pandemic in 2020.
My compositions are published by Aurea Capra Editions, an affiliate publisher of Universal Editions that produces exquisitely presented music, specialising in flute repertoire. Founded and run by Powell Artist Elisabeth Parry and long time LSO Principal Pianist John Alley, their publications include newly discovered works, original compositions, brilliant new arrangements and backing tracks.
The Passage of Time was the first to published as part of their 'Art' series, featuring new music alongside original artwork from leading artists. I was thrilled to collaborate on this project with Aimee Birnbaum, Member of the Royal Institute of Watercolour Artists. Aimee captured the spirit of my piece with incredible vision and sensitivity, and I'm incredibly proud of the final result.
If you are performing one of my pieces, or have any questions, I would be very happy to hear from you. Please use the contact form below.