to see colours still in the garden – from the deep pinks and purples of cyclamen, which gather at the base of trees, to anemones and ruby berries which are now coming to the fore.

My String Quartet was asked to provide the music for a wedding scene in a TV series recently! To say that we were excited, would be an understatement! We are currently sworn to secrecy – but all will be revealed soon as to which TV programme it is. It was such a treat for us to have our hair and make up done professionally, and to watch some famous actresses film some scenes. Absolutely thrilling!

I adore the work of the writer, Daphne du Maurier, and a recent trip to Menabilly, where she lived andwhere she wrote some of her novels was very inspiring. It was the inspiration for Manderley – the house in ‘Rebecca’. Menabilly is such an unspoilt location, the views across St Austell bay are stunning, and it’s so peaceful to scramble across the rocks and look out to sea. It was a special place for Phil, as it was a favourite place to visit when he went on holiday as a young boy, with his mum, dad and sister. We filmed a video when we visited, and added my ‘Remembrance’ piano piece to create the soundtrack.

I adore this season – with the misty mornings and cosy evenings – a perfect time to sit at the piano and create music. And on that note – my new EP will