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Sir Patrick Moore (1923-2012), the astronomer and “Sky at Night” presenter, was also a talented composer and self-taught musician.

Neil Crossland, piano: Neil has made over 30 recordings, including the complete Beethoven piano sonatas, as well as music by Liszt, Mozart and Schubert. Neil is also a composer in his own right, having written over 60 original compositions as well as completing Schubert’s 7 unfinished piano sonatas, all of which he has recorded. Neil has also finished Schubert’s 8th Symphony, which is available for performances.

Neil Crossland knew Sir Patrick Moore personally. Neil used to stay at Sir Patrick’s house, discussing music and playing his compositions at his own piano. These recordings of Sir Patrick’s piano music are the definitive first recordings approved and enjoyed by the composer himself.

Neil also appeared on the 600th anniversary of the “Sky at Night”, entitled “Music of the Spheres”