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Redror / music of Michael Whiticker, performed by Libra Contemporary Ensemble.

Published by Move Records [MD3183] — 1 CD (64 min.)
Sales Availability: $27.27— Add to Cart
Library Availability: CD 332 — Available for loan

Featured Australian works

Ad Parnassum (1989) for flute solo, by Michael Whiticker

In prison air (1988), by Michael Whiticker

On slanting ground (1988) — clarinet with pre-recorded sound, by Michael Whiticker

Quidong (1983) for chamber ensemble, by Michael Whiticker

Redror (1989) — duos: saxophone, percussion, by Michael Whiticker

Tulku (1982) for guitar solo, by Michael Whiticker

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The passion and vigour of the compositions on this disc, their variety and breadth of reference and their technical brilliance are entirely symptomatic of Michael Whiticker's output as a whole.

The composer's achievements have been recognised by awards, commissions and scholarships both here and overseas, including a Sounds Australian Award and the Fellowship of Australian Composers Award. In 1992/3 he was 'composer-in-residence' with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Whiticker's 'Ad Marginem' and 'Via Crucis', 'the Eleventh Station' were selected for the Paris Rostrum in 1991 and 1994 respectively. His music theatre piece 'Love's Blazing Fire' will be premiered by the Sydney Metropolitan Opera in October 1996. Marshall McGuire gave the premier performance of 'After the Fire', a piece for harp, in the last Adelaide Festival.

However the music may affect you, it will never bore you with cliché or empty pleasantry.

Duration: 64 min.

Contents note: Quidong -- Redror -- In prison air -- Ad parnassum -- Tulku -- On slanting ground.

Dedication note: "Dedicated to my wife Justine Wilkinson" -- Booklet (p.11)

Capture session: Recorded in January 1994; all tracks except 'Tulku' recorded at the Waverly Studios of the ABC in Melbourne; 'Tulku' recorded at the ABC Studios in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.

Booklet includes introduction by Anthony Gilbert, programme notes and biographical notes on composer and performers.

Performers: Libra Contemporary Ensemble.