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Performance by Roland Peelman, Penelope Sharpe, Jane Edwards, Jo Burton, Brett Weymark, Matthew Glasgow, Clive Birch from the CD green CD |
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CD
The green CD / The Song Company and friends, Roland Peelman, Artistic Director.
Library shelf no. CD 297 [Available for loan]
Score
Upon the dark water : for vocal sextet or six-part choir SSATBarB / Stuart Greenbaum ; text by Ross Baglin.
Library shelf no. 782.55542/GRE 1 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
This set of three pieces was commissioned and premiered by The Song Company with assistance from the Music Board of The Australia Council. It is dedicated to Roland Peelman, conductor of the premiere and first recording. The piece has also enjoyed performances in the UK (Arcadian Singers) and the US (Cantori New York).
Work Details
Year: 1991
Instrumentation: SSATBarB choir or sextet of 2 sopranos, alto, tenor, baritone and bass.
Duration: 8 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Contents note: 1. This public figure -- 2. Upon the dark water -- 3. A cicada in the blackbird's beak.
Dedication note: Dedicated to Roland Peelman
Commission note: Commissioned by The Song Company with funds provided by Australia Council.
First performance: by The Song Company, Roland Peelman — 18 Jul 91. Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Performances of this work
Unknown date: featuring The Song Company.
18 Jul 91: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Featuring The Song Company, Roland Peelman.
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