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Carmen vitae : song of life ; It is just the heart / Katy Abbott.
Library shelf no. CD 1732 [Available for loan]
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It is just the heart : for soprano and string quartet / Katy Abbott.
Library shelf no. 783.6654/ABB 1 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
Each movement has been composed from the inspiration of visits to four museums/collections respectively: The Melbourne Museum (Children's museum), The Cunningham Dax Collection, Science Works (The Planetarium) and The Holocaust museum.
I wanted to capture the 'human' element of each collection. Buildings holding a collection of paintings, artefacts, facts, museums may be viewed from a variety of angles. I like to think of these places as a depiction/ portrayal of our humanity. I have chosen the title to represent an emotional and human aspect of each institution.
Work Details
Year: 2006
Instrumentation: Soprano, 2 violins, viola, cello.
Duration: 25 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Contents note: I. Hinta Palinta -- II. Dinosaur -- III. It is just the heart -- IV. Night thoughts -- V. Hinta Palinta (reprise).
Dedication note: Dedicated to Igor, in memory of Ada. (Movement IV).
Commission note: Commissioned with funds provided by Australia Council. Music Board.
Analysis
Resonate article: Halcyon: Celebrating 10 Years by Benjamin Millar
Performances of this work
Jul 06: 'Star Clusters', Melbourne/Sydney July 2006.. Featuring Halcyon, Flinders String Quartet.
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