CDThe Hinchinbrook riffs / Nigel Westlake
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Hinchinbrook riffs (2003) — guitar - with computer effects Recorded/performed at: The Top Studio, Sarsden, Oxfordshire, UK, on 2 May 06. |
Nigel Westlake | Craig Ogden | 8 mins, 6 sec. | Buy as MP3 |
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Kalabash (2004) percussion quartet Recorded/performed at: Newington College, Sydney, on Jan 06. |
Nigel Westlake | Synergy Percussion | 7 mins, 29 sec. | Buy as MP3 |
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Piano sonata (1997) — solo piano Recorded/performed at: Concert Hall, University of Newcastle, NSW., on Jan 99. |
Nigel Westlake | Michael Kieran Harvey | 15 mins, 15 sec. | Buy as MP3 |
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Piano trio (2003) for piano, violin and cello Recorded/performed at: Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium |
Nigel Westlake | Macquarie Trio | 20 mins, 57 sec. | Buy as MP3 |
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String quartet No. 2 (2005) for string quartet Recorded/performed at: Sir John Clancy Auditorium, University of NSW, Sydney, on 22 Oct 05. |
Nigel Westlake | Goldner String Quartet | 23 mins, 3 sec. | Buy as MP3 |
Product details
Tall Poppies is proud to present The Hinchinbrook Riffs,
containing five magnificent works by one of Australia’s
favourite composers, Nigel Westlake. Westlake’s
amiable style of writing has allowed his music to reach a wide and
appreciative audience. Westlake’s music is always engaging,
delightfully witty at times, and also capable of plumbing the
depths of human experience. The respect with which he is held
amongst his colleagues is clear in the passion and commitment
audible in these superb performances.
The Piano Trio was commissioned by the Macquarie Trio
(making their debut here on Tall Poppies) and whilst it gives the
performers a level of virtuosity to achieve, they respond
magnificently. The Hinchinbrook Riffs was recorded by
brilliant Australian guitarist Craig Ogden, who is enjoying a huge
career in Europe. The String Quartet was commissioned by Ken
Tribe in celebration of his 90th birthday and this recording was
made just after its premiere in November 2005. It is a passionate
and vibrant work. Kalabash was written as part of
Westlake’s HC Coombs Creative Arts Fellowship at ANU, and is
a serious romp for percussion, played with all the verve we have
come to expect from Australia’s premier percussion ensemble,
Synergy. The CD concludes with Michael Kieran
Harvey’s performance of the Piano Sonata,
written for him. This piece won the Jean Bogan piano prize and was
submitted by the ABC to the International Rostrum of Composers in
2000.
See also the first volume of Nigel's chamber music on Tall Poppies:
TP047.
Duration: 76 min.
Liner notes include programme notes and notes on the composer and performers.
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