| Flying Birds Film documentary |
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| Date of composition | December 1972 |
| Opus number | (No opus number) |
| Type of work | Music for a film or documentary |
| Duration | 8 mins |
| Musical forces | Saxophone Quartet (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone) |
| Commissioner | The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) |
| Producer | Anthony Clay |
| Director | Anthony Clay |
| Recording session | 15th January 1973 |
| Session information | Recorded at Olympic Recording Studio by the London Saxophone Quartet (Paul Harvey, soprano; Hale Hambleton, alto; Christopher Gradwell, tenor; David Lawrence, baritone), conducted by the composer |
| Publication status | Manuscript |
| Archive location | British Film Institute (BFI) |
| Archive contents | |
| Notes | A 12½-minute colour film for theatrical presentation; first shown at the Royal Festival Hall, 17th February 1973; the music, played by the London Saxophone Quartet, comprises a theme and nine variations depicting the many and varied aspects of bird flight; there is no spoken commentary; filmed by Dr David Urry and Kate Urry |
| More info… | See the dedicated section about Flying Birds |
A very beautiful film, with a haunting score by Blyton played by the London Saxophone Quartet (in which the music comprises a theme – ‘bird flight’ – and nine variations)…