The Ages of Man
Composed 1990
Duration 16'
Instrumentation String Ensemble
Comments A serenade for string orchestra reflecting on Jacques' well known speech in Shakespeare's "As You Like It".

5 movements: berceuse-scherzo-romance-fanfare-finale

The composer: "The whole work is light and tuneful in style, and though perhaps no more profound than Jacques' cynical speech, presents a more hopeful, positive view of life".
Performances

Goldberg Ensemble, 1990. Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester.

Goldberg Ensemble, 1992. Palace of Holyrood House.
In the presence of HRH The Duchess of Kent.

Reviews "..a highlight (of the evening)...." Manchester Evening News.
Recordings Audio tape of the Manchester concert.