Böcker av Steven O'Brien

Twenty four preludes for piano, written in every major and minor key. Composed in 2012 by Steven O'Brien, these preludes are perfect for beginners and experienced players alike looking to learn and enjoy a large, challenging and diverse array of newly written, contemporary piano music.The character of each prelude ranges from pleasant minimalistic simplicity to the deepest exploration of dark and unknown territories, from the child-like simplicity of Nos. 1, 6 and 11 to the enjoyable complexities and challenges of Nos. 9 and 24.

In prose and painting Steven O'Brien and Joe Machine have delved into the mythic matter of Britain, and Ireland. They have re-cast the ancient stories of these islands for fresh ears and eyes. Raw, poetic,eerie, vivid and earthy - these dialogues with the uncanny, the divine, and the struggles of the human spirit show us that our myths are as important as ever.Steven O'Brien is a widely widely published peot, editior of The London Magazine, and lectures at the University of Portsmouth, where he leads the MA in Creative Writing. He is also Visiting Fellow of Creative Writing at University College Chichester.Joe Machine is an artist, poet and writer.