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Song of songs, op. 67 : for 6 live solo voices, 12 recorded voices with pre-recorded percussion and prepared piano
by Barry Hill and Andrew Schultz (2004)
Also known as: Love strong as death
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Work Overview
A new setting of the Song of Solomon in five movements by Andrew Schultz with text by Barry Hill commissioned by The Song Company and ABC The Listening Room for the Song Company's 20th Anniversary.
Work Details
Year: 2004
Instrumentation: 6 live voices (2 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass), pre-recorded tape of 12 voices, percussion (2 players) and prepared piano.
Duration: 45 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — Professional.
Contents note: 1. Enchantment -- 2. Looking -- 3. Feasting -- 4. Lost -- 5. Love as strong as death.
Commission note: Commissioned by The Song Company, ABC Radio. The Listening Room.
First performance: by The Song Company — May 04. Sydney Opera House
The work could be performed by 18 live voices with pre-recorded or live percussion and piano -- Composer's note.
Performances of this work
May 04: Sydney Opera House. Featuring The Song Company.
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