Music
Recordings available from Spotify and iTunes etc.
Scores available from Sheet Music Plus and from MusicaNeo,
including 'And She Flew' ( free PDF download by clicking here )
Reviews
“…there is clearly an active mind at work in these concepts. Fascinating music, well performed.”
Album Review by International Piano, 2016 [It May Have Been’, pianist James Bacon]
“The music is accessible ... and attractive, but not simplistic ... and it takes a skilled and thoughtful pianist to create the considered sounds which Burnell’s music requires. This music also offers the piano student a good introduction to minimalism and provides a jumping off point for further exploration of this genre.”
Album Review by Frances Wilson, Cross-eyed pianist, 2016 [‘It May Have Been’ pianist James Bacon]
"... a work of inspired creativity..."
Concert review by Adam J Dopadlik, Recorder Magazine, 2016 ['In the Margins', Stanesby Players]
“A well established voice within chamber and larger instrumental spheres, the latest ninety-nine per cent solo work by this Welsh ex-pat is a shop that’s well stocked in diversity and managed by someone with a fine grip on multi-tracking techniques.”
Album Review by Steve Pescott, The Sound Projector, 2014 [‘Cabbage Heads’]
“It shows the strength and experience of the group that two of the most successful works were based strongly on improvisation ("Homage to Nils Harbo" by Carl Bergstroem-Nielson and the graphic score "Lovely Piece of Music" by Paul Burnell).”
Concert Review by Roger Swann, 2018 [East Midlands COMA Ensemble, Antony Clare]
“And projected visuals contest and complement the compositions in different ways. For some, it's the pot-luck VJ-ing of Yashitaka Adachi. For others, there are synchronised films, as in Paul Burnell's slightly retro I, Cog”
Concert Review by John L Walters, the Guardian, 2006 [Jane Chapman, Harpsichord]
“The orchestra ended with Paul Burnell's amusing "Seal of Approval".
Concert Review by Roger Swann, 2012 [The Clarendon Park Orchestra, Jo Conquest]
“Rosie Bergonzi, who performed Paul Burnell’s And she flew — a narration with hand-rubbing accompaniment — with aplomb."
Concert Review by Garry Humphreys, Church Times, 2017 [Rosie Bergonzi].