Jonathan Slade
creative projects
composition
Sonata for Flute & Piano (2025)
This new Sonata was premiered in the UK by Michael Cox (Principal Flute, Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London Sinfonietta) & Dominic Degavino (Mithras Trio) as part of the Just Flutes Festival in Birmingham and recorded by Gareth Davies (Principal Flute, London Symphony Orchestra) and John Alley (former Principal Keyboard, London Symphony Orchestra) - linked further down this page.
Described in the British Flute Society magazine as "superbly crafted and exquisite" and by Flute School London as "a stonking piece that's surely going to enter the repertoire", the sonata has been performed internationally with upcoming concerts in New Zealand and the United States.
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The Passage of Time (2020)
A three-movement song cycle for Flute, Soprano (or Mezzo-soprano) and Piano, The Passage of Time was published in 2020, winning a composition prize from the National Flute Association (US) the following year.
Taking its text from poems in different languages, but bridged by common musical themes, The Passage of Time tells a story of loss, acceptance and ultimately, hope. This short video features an extract from the second movement, assembled during the difficult months of the COVID pandemic in 2020.
My compositions are published by Aurea Capra Editions, an affiliate publisher of Universal Editions that produces exquisitely presented music, specialising in flute repertoire. Founded and run by Powell Artist Elisabeth Parry and long time LSO Principal Pianist John Alley, their publications include newly discovered works, original compositions, brilliant new arrangements and backing tracks.
The Passage of Time was the first to published as part of their 'Art' series, featuring new music alongside original artwork from leading artists. I was thrilled to collaborate on this project with Aimee Birnbaum, Member of the Royal Institute of Watercolour Artists. Aimee captured the spirit of my piece with incredible vision and sensitivity, and I'm very proud of the final result.
Upcoming projects
Upcoming projects include a recently completed commission by New York-based flautist Emily Duncan as part of her Poe project.
Taking its inspiration from a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, To One In Paradise is a new work for alto flute an piano in four short movements with optional narration, slated for its first performance later in 2026.
If you are performing one of my pieces, or would like to make an enquiry about a new commission, I would be very happy to hear from you. Please use the contact form below.