On a Summer Evening

On a Summer Evening for Flute and Piano by Gordon Jacob

Piano score and flute part

Published by Emerson Wind Editions

Written on a winter’s evening, January 5, 1972

Gordon Jacob was one of the most popular and versatile of British 20th century composers, particularly acclaimed for his works in a lighter vein. His music displays craftsmanship, virtuosity of instrumentation, and lively wit. He studied composition at the Royal College of Music (RCM) with Stanford, Parry and Howells; He then became a lecturer at the RCM for 40 years, where his own pupils included Malcolm Arnold and Imogen Holst.