Nightscape Tango has a dark mysterious feel with three distinct sections. The first two sections are typical, in that expected tango rhythms are present, posing very syncopated contributions in all parts against a strong melodic line. The third section, by contrast, is more lyrical in nature; however, the underlying tango rhythms still present light punctuations in support. The final section returns to the main theme before closing with a short coda to finish.

Born in 1959, Grant Horsley graduated from the prestigious Royal College of Music, London in 1982 with a performance diploma and gained a teaching certificate from Greenwich University, London in  2002. Horsley was a founding member of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (MCIEA) in 2008.

Working as a pianist, accompanist, teacher, and composer of ballet music, Grant Horsley is equally comfortable performing piano concertos, playing in jazz trios and quartets, playing in rock/function bands, accompanying singers and instrumentalists, and working in various theatres in the role of musical director. Additionally, he spent ten years as Head of Music in the Performing Arts department at Great Yarmouth College in Norfolk, as well as serving as a Senior Examiner for A-Level Music and Music Technology exams, leading a team in marking AS and A-Level exam papers in composition, writing question papers, and collaborating in recommending grade boundaries.

He is married to Kate; they have three grown up sons and live in South Norfolk.

Program note provided by the publisher and biography provided by the composer