Derek Jones has enjoyed an extensive performing career throughout Australia, Europe USA, and Asia. His performing career includes solo performances with the Melbourne Symphony, The Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the latter involving solo appearances in Carnegie Hall, New York. Derek has toured Europe and Asia with recital performances in Manchester, Dublin, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Italy. He has also performed as soloist for ABC Radio in live broadcasts and has recorded recitals for ABC Classic FM. Derek has released his CD Sun Down Moon Up, in 2008, a collection of his own compositions and improvisations. His career includes principal flute positions with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra; Orchestra Victoria. Derek has been invited to audition for principal flute positions in Europe. He has made guest teaching appearances at the Paris Conservatoire, the Geneva Conservatoire, Trento Conservatoire, The Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester The Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin, Boston University, The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, and the Taiwan Flute School. Derek is currently Head of Woodwind at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne, Australia.
About this track...
Violet Rays is the second improvisation on this CD. It is based on a Gregorian chant. It is an observation of the human condition, the good and dark qualities being played out in the world - and the listener looking on from afar.
Other tracks by Derek Jones: Journey to Serenity - Blue Star
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| Number Of People In Act | Solo |
| State/Territory Artist Is Based In | VIC |
| City/Town/Region Artist Is Based In | Melbourne |
| Taken From The Release Titled | Spirit Wind |
| Copyright Holder's Name | Move Records |
| Publisher | Move Records |
| Media Servicing Date | 2017-11-15 |
| Main Genre | Classical |
| Genre 2 | Atmospheric |
| Genre 3 | Instrumental |
| Genre 4 | Soundscapes |
| Contains explicit lyrics or themes that may offend some listeners | No |
| Artist Official Web Site | http://www.move.com.au/artist/derek-jones |
| Artist Social Network Page | |
| Online Store Page 1 | http://www.move.com.au/disc/derek-jones-spirit-wind |
| Content Provider | Move Records |
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