Robert Blyth of Tunbridge Wells has written and recorded “Space”? a piano album of 10 tracks in memory of Gareth Buckett, his former piano teacher who sadly died of MND in 2011.
This album is available for you to buy for a donation of ?5 to MNDA – East Kent.
Please click this link to hear “Dreams of Better Places” a beautiful track from the album.? If you like it?please link to our Just Giving Page, make a donation and receive a copy.? All proceeds apart from Postage/packing will be used to support people living with MND.
Robert is 17 years of age and attends The Judd School in Tonbridge.? He has always enjoyed composing and wrote all the pieces on the CD, over the past 4 years.? Track 4 – Nocturne 1 was written as early as 2011.
In addition to composing Robert is an accomplished musician having reached grade 8 on piano and completed a diploma on French Horn.
Robert plans to study Maths at university and intends to continue composing and music making as a hobby.? He also enjoys playing tennis and rugby.
Robert would especially like to thank Ian Stephens, head of music at The Judd School;? Alex Metcalfe, his piano teacher; and Gareth Buckett, his previous piano teacher, who sadly died of Motor Neurone Disease and was a great inspiration.
Robert would also like to thank?his?family and friends?for making this CD possible.
Below is the list of tracks on the “Space”?CD.? All tracks played and composed?by Robert Blyth
- Reminiscence
- Tranquillity
- Darkness
- Nocturne No 1
- The Wistful Winds
- Nocturne No 2
- Waves
- Nocturne No 3
- Dreams of Better Places
- Reflections