‘His art is that of music to enable one to forget.’

Born in Leicestershire in 1944, Michael composed and performed as a pianist since the age of 12 and his works encompass a wide range of styles. He has written symphonic, chamber, instrumental and vocal music and has contributed extensively to the literature of the piano.

Since his early compositional experiments in the 1960s, using serial techniques, Michael traversed into a more cheerful and melodic sphere incorporating Jazz and ‘Rock’ elements. From the 1980s he embraced a highly developed ‘European’ style with respect for traditional forms. His main inspirations evolved from nature and the night.