CD: Song of the central tree : recordings from the Steinkjer Kirke, Norway / Ron Nagorcka. [2016] : Product : Australian Music Centre

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Song of the central tree : recordings from the Steinkjer Kirke, Norway / Ron Nagorcka.

Published by Ravello Records — 2016 — 1 CD
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Featured Australian works

Work	Composer	Performers	Duration
Ceremonial song for the cleansing of the wind (2013) for bass, trombone, didjeridu and MIDI keyboard Recorded/performed at: Steinkjer kirke, Norway, on Oct 14.	Ron Nagorcka	Ron Nagorcka, Ole Jorgen Melhus	11 mins, 13 sec.
Downunder dance (2005) double bass & didjeridu Recorded/performed at: Steinkjer kirke, Norway, on Oct 14.	Ron Nagorcka	Hakan Henriksen, Ron Nagorcka	3 mins, 34 sec.
The early harmonic adventures of Septimus Mean (2009) for duo Recorded/performed at: Steinkjer kirke, Norway, on Oct 14.	Ron Nagorcka	David Scott Hamnes, Ron Nagorcka	10 mins, 16 sec.
Five-limit fugue : in 4 voices (2008) — duos: 2 electronic keyboards Recorded/performed at: Steinkjer kirke, Norway, on Oct 14.	Ron Nagorcka	David Scott Hamnes, Ron Nagorcka	2 mins, 54 sec.
Fly away home (2010) trumpet in Bb and pipe organ Recorded/performed at: Steinkjer kirke, Norway, on Oct 14.	Ron Nagorcka	Sven Ivar Frydenlund, David Scott Hamnes	7 mins, 25 sec.
I am like a heron (2015) a setting of the poem by Peter Bamford Recorded/performed at: St Fidelis Church, Moreland Vic, on 24 Jul 15.	Ron Nagorcka	Ron Nagorcka	3 mins, 56 sec.
The Japanese windbell (2010) — alto with organ Recorded/performed at: Steinkjer kirke, Norway, on Oct 14.	Ron Nagorcka	Nina Sautherhaug, David Scott Hamnes	2 mins, 50 sec.
Septimus confronts equality (2012) for 2 pipe organs (six hands) and MIDI keyboard with audio software Recorded/performed at: Steinkjer kirke, Norway, on Oct 14.	Ron Nagorcka	Sven Ivar Frydenlund, David Scott Hamnes, Brita Sjoberg, Thomas Grubb, Ron Nagorcka	9 mins, 58 sec.
Song of the central tree (2010) setting of poem by Keith Harrison Recorded/performed at: Steinkjer kirke, Norway, on Oct 14.	Ron Nagorcka	Ron Nagorcka, Ole Jorgen Melhus, Nina Sautherhaug, Hakan Henriksen, Sven Ivar Frydenlund	6 mins, 54 sec.
To be a pilgrim (2006) for trombone, didjeridu (fundamental F) and pipe organ Recorded/performed at: Ilen kirke, Trondheim, Norway, on 10 Jun 07.	Ron Nagorcka	Ron Nagorcka, David Scott Hamnes, Ole Jorgen Melhus	5 mins, 27 sec.

Product details

On his debut release on Ravello Records, SONG OF THE CENTRAL TREE, enigmatic Australian composer Ron Nagorcka presents an eclectic collection of his chamber and electroacoustic works that highlight his affinity and aptitude for creating complex and asymmetrical rhythmic patterns, utilizing just intonation, and, in a number of works, reflecting the Australian landscape

Liner notes include program notes, biographical notes on the composer and performers, and lyrics for vocal works.