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Work Overview
A portrait in music of Circular Quay, Sydney, and its surrounds, as indicated in contents below. Though proceeding through definitive sections the work is played contuously. It is quite densely scored and requires attention to carefully noted synchopation. It's intended that the work should entertain!
Work Details
Year: 1986
Instrumentation: Piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, bassoon, 3 saxophones, drum kit, timpani, percussion, cornet, 3 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba.
Duration: 15 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — Professional.
Contents note: I. Bennelong -- II. Ferry ride -- III. Train crossing harbour bridge -- IV. Sydney harbour -- V. Yacht race -- VI. Romance -- VII. Luna park -- VIII. March -- IX. Celebration -- X. Fireworks.
Commission note: Commissioned by the NSW Band Association
The composer notes the following styles, genres, influences, etc associated with this work:
Soundscape. Probably most influenced by Mossolov.
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