Frank Adlam: The Snake-Charmer (A Cingalese Reminiscence)
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Channel: PSearPianist · 2014 · Music
#1 from 3 Characteristic Dances (1917) --------------------------------------------------------- This beguiling piece is by the British composer and organist Frank Adlam (1857-1929). He was born in Wiltshire and later lived in London where he seems to have held positions as organist, taught music and written some organ, piano and vocal works. He had a close personal and working relationship with Frank Dean (aka Harry Dacre, composer of 'Daisy Bell'. You can read more about him here: https://tinyurl.com/y5lvckym . Cingalese refers to Sri Lanka, so maybe Adlam visited there sometime. Snake-charmer image from Piqsels ( https://tinyurl.com/y5pu4at9 ). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- Played by Phillip Sear http://www.psear.co.uk (Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: http://wa.me/441444483794 ) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pianogems
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