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Above ground

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Above ground : (Karak) / Robert Davidson

Also known as: Davidson, Robert - Percussion concerto

by Robert Davidson (2007)

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  • Instrumentation: Percussion (2 players), 2 violins, viola, cello, piano.

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  • Audio Sample

    Performance by Karak Percussion, Topology from the CD Selected works by AMC represented artists


    (this sample is of the Septets: Saxophone, marimba, vibraphone, piano, violin, viola, double bass version of this work)

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Product details

This work started life as a concerto for two percussionists and orchestra. It has since also been remade as a chamber work. Above ground generally has a great response from live audiences for its excitement, colour and melodic focus.

Published by: Australian Music Centre — 1 facsimile score (96p. -- A4 (landscape))

Difficulty: Advanced — Rhythmically challenging; use of vibraphone bows

Duration: 20 mins

Dedicated to Kerryn Joyce, Kevin Man

Commission info: Original concerto commissioned by the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra with funds from the Australia Council

Influences on this work include Terry Riley, and 1970s cop shows.

Typeset edition.

ISMN: 979-0-67309-532-8

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Parts: Above ground : (Karak) / Robert Davidson

This work also exists as the following versions:
- Septets: Saxophone, marimba, vibraphone, piano, violin, viola, double bass
- Duos: Percussion, piano
- Full orchestra with Percussion Soloist

 

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