Peter Morgan Quartet for alto flute, bass clarinet, vibraphone and viola duration: 6 minutes Quartet Written in 1997/98 as part of the composer's undergraduate music course, this piece explores the colour and versatility of some of the orchestra's lesser-known instruments: the alto flute, bass clarinet, vibraphone and viola. The piece comprises of a number of different block sections with the opening material returning at the end, producing a broad arch form. The contrasting sections not only look at the colour and versatility on the individual instruments, but also the way in which they may be combined to produce new textures. Peter Morgan Born in Swansea in 1978, Peter was brought up near Tenby, south Pembrokeshire. He studied piano at an early age and took up the drums and percussion in his mid teens. Peter quickly became established in a number of youth orchestras, including the national Youth Orchestra of Wales, for which he was principle percussionist for a number of years. In 1996 Peter began a degree in music at Cardiff University, where his interest in composing developed under the guidance of Dr. Anthony Powers and Dr. Richard Elfyn Jones. After graduating in 1999 Peter then stayed at Cardiff to complete a Masters course in composition, organising concerts of his own and other students works during this time. Peter currently divides his time between composing, teaching percussion, and writing for and performing with his band, The Afternoons, who are about to release their debut album. Back to shortlist.