A student of Hiller and Salieri. Charles Blum left a significant collection of works for the guitar, flute the violin trio in the genial High Classical style but the Serenade is the only duet for guitar and flute known to have survived ....

With a gift for original melodies the multitalented composer, performer Charles Blum exploited the rich possibilities offered by the guitar, violin and flute ensemble. The 'Three Nights in Naples' evokes the fertile musical culture of...