Simon Holt: Maiastra For Flute

Simon Holt is one of Britain's leading composers, standing out among hi peers with his bold and imaginative compositions. This piece, for Flute or Alto Flute, is inspired by a sculpture of the same name by Constantin Brancusi, dating from 1915. Maiastra (or Pasarea Maiastra) is a magic golden bird from Rumanian folklore noted for its marvellous song which had miraculous powers.