THE TURNING - A PIECE FOR ORCHESTRA out now!

I started work on The Turning in November 2024. It grew out of disquiet around the U.S. election & a broader sense that

democracies were under increasing strain. The idea that what was once one way 'turned' to be another way.

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Listen to The Turning on all major streaming platforms

 

https://Modernclassicalx.lnk.to/TheTurningAPieceForOrchestra​​

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I'm a classically trained composer based in London. I write concert music as well as music for film & media.

I can orchestrate & arrange music for a wide variety of ensembles.  

I'm passionate about making music that

has beauty & meaning.  All the work I do is done from a place of curiosity & openness.

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Recent projects include: a collaboration with a U.S. based actor/singer on a very exciting YouTube project, scoring a beautiful short film & final preparations for a new orchestral classical release in October 2025.

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I am regularly sharing short film clips on Instagram & Linked In which showcase my skills as a media composer.  

https://www.instagram.com/sarahblairmusic/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-blair-98716b30/recent-activity/all/

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Here is the link to Spotify & my recent releases: https://open.spotify.com/artist/66VibuLcscgwpa1WnThdCh?si=zR8AU4sWRlOw3AAQlgrTeA.  Search for Sarah Blair on all major music streaming services to find my work.

 

 

'Irisdescence' a piece I wrote for String Orchestra had an honorary mention (runner up) in the Skallsjo Sommarorkester

Composition Competition. December 2024.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDHPdoxAQ-c/?img_index=3&igsh=MXNsdXJwZTRoN2cybQ==

 

Pianist Fidan Aghayeva-Edler gave two performances of pieces from my 'Uncovered Paths' collection last summer in Berlin.

Canadian choreographer Virginia Duivenvoorden approached me to score her contemporary dance film 'Kite' in October 2023 which  won best dance film in Canada (2024).

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In November 2024 I released 'Long Wave': https://open.spotify.com/album/5W21CAhyZ8k77hBuDGajHg?si=0QVtQTlSSfeRdeM1fmQEgw

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'The Photographs' was released in April 2024 - an orchestral E.P. inspired by the photographs of Henri Prestes.

In 2024 I was commissioned to write a choral work by Professor James Knox. I wrote 'Murmuration' for 

his choir Cascade Chorale in Oregon, U.S. which was performed on 9th & 10th March 2024.

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'Deep Blue' a piece I wrote for Morley College Jazz Orchestra which was performed September 2022. 

I studied counterpoint in 2023 & like to keep some technical study on the go. I'm currently returning to orchestration study.

After a year of folk guitar, I'm now in Ceilidh Band Class.
For a number of years I gigged with my band The Fruitful Earth & released 2 studio albums (Mojo 4 stars, The Observer, Q,) & toured London & the UK.  https://open.spotify.com/album/1H3h1S5edfu2n2l9V7Yzcd?si=fCZS88tOQZq_of26I5HixA.

I'm very much at home writing songs with a band, in a studio.

 

'The Photographs' EP is available on all digital platforms.

 https://Modernclassicalx.lnk.to/ThePhotographs3OrchestralPiecesbySarahBlairInspiredbyHenriPrestesPhotographs  

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To listen to the music whilst looking at each photo check out these Youtube videos:

Car Lights on a Misty Dark Road: https://youtu.be/gRsT8F2AU8M.

Woman Walking Towards Mill in Darkness: https://youtu.be/zQd4J2wF5WQ.

Deserted Bungalow in Shadow of Orange Light: https://youtu.be/Z11D3ltvnA4

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