Inishowen

"Inishowen" is a piece inspired by the beautiful scenery of Inishowen, a peninsula in Co. Donegal Ireland. The first movement is slow and lyrical, depicting the beauty of standing on the shore looking at the sea. The second movement is a fun jig, portraying a group of sheep dogs playing in the fields - and according to the local farm boy, "all the dogs are named Murphy". In the last section, the theme from the first movement combines with the second movement for a powerful finish.