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Performance by Sydney Mandolins, Adrian Hooper from the CD Times remembered |
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Times remembered : Australian composers : music of Robert Allworth, Ann Carr-Boyd, Eric Gross, Dulcie Holland, Eric Austin Phillips, Ian Shanahan.
Library shelf no. CD 87 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
Mandolin Music was commissioned by Adrian Hooper for the Sydney Mandolins in 1981. The work was performed many times by the Sydney Mandolins under his direction, and a recording has been released by Jade compact discs. The work itself consists of a slow opening introduction followed by a fast-slow-fast section in traditional ternary form. Adrian Hooper describes it, from a performer's aspect, as "a beautiful idiomatic work".
Work Details
Year: 1981
Instrumentation: 4 mandolins, 2 mandolas, 2 guitars, double bass.
Duration: 8 min.
Commission note: Commissioned by Adrian Hooper for performance by Sydney Mandolins with funds provided by Australia Council. Music Board.
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