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Michael Garrett (17 June 1944–23 August 2023) was a British composer, born in Leicestershire. He was active in composing and performing for more than fifty years. His many works extend across a wide range of styles.
Welcome to the website of composer and pianist Michael Garrett (1944 – 23 August 2023) A memorial concert will be held at Mary's Episcopal Cathedral , Palmerston Place, Edinburgh on Friday 13th Sept 2024, 7pm - 9pm.
Worked as composer and pianist in the theatre, gave piano recitals of Jazz, unknown 19th Century and contemporary works in England and Scotland and improvised for silent movies. Also composed a 'jingle' for the Scottish Gas Board.
Garrett on YouTube! Recently spotted on Youtube, 2 videos of Michael Garrett playing the piano at The Underground Cafe Edinburgh 2008. His own composition "The Spirit of Modernity" : 2. Transcription of Erroll Garner's All of Me, Liszt "Sursum Corda". Please click on the titles below to listen to recordings of works by Michael Garrett (mp3 format):
Born in Leicestershire in 1944, Michael composed and performed as a pianist since the age of 12 and his works encompass a wide range of styles. He has written symphonic, chamber, instrumental and vocal music and has contributed extensively to the literature of the piano.
19) "XYSTUS I" FOR STRING ORCHESTRA (12 Pieces for Solo Piano, Various Instrumental Ensembles and Orchestra)
Three Idylles and Toccatas for Piano. Promenade en forme de paean. Composer Website
