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The edge : the music / by Nigel Westlake.
- Published by Tall Poppies — 1996 [TP085] — 1 CD (35 min.)
- Sales Availability: We expect this item to be back in stock and available for purchase on 31 Dec 2026.
- Library Availability: CD 336 — Available for loan
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The edge (1996) for SATB choir with orchestra Recorded/performed at: Orchestra recorded in the Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Melbourne; soprano, didgeridoo and choir recorded in the National Acoustics Laboratory's Reverberation Chamber; percussion recorded at the University of Western Sydney |
Nigel Westlake | Victorian Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Askill, Contemporary Singers, Carl Vine, Elliott Gyger | 34 mins, 47 sec. | Buy as MP3 |
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Victorian Philharmonic Orchestra
Carl Vine (conductor)
David Hudson (didgeridoo)
Emma Lysons (soprano)
Michael Askill (percussion)
Contemporary Singers
Elliott Gyger (conductor)
This music was written for an Imax film about
the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. The film concerns itself with
the environment, the ancient Aboriginal presence and the
recently-discovered prehistoric Wollemi Pines. The music also
addresses these spatial issues and is composed by one of
Australia's most sought-after film composers.
Duration: 35 min.
The blue labyrinth -- The edge -- Kanangra -- Wilderness is a spell -- Jurassic survivors -- When I am laid / Purcell/Westlake -- Creatures of the plateau -- Gandangara spirit / David Hudson -- Forest of ferns -- Remnants of the wild young earth.
Performers: David Hudson (didjeridu) ; Emma Lysons (soprano) ; Michael Askill (percussion) ; Victorian Philharmonic Orchestra ; Carl Vine (conductor) ; Sydney Contemporary Singers ; Elliott Gyger (choir conductor).
Recording level: DDD.
Booklet includes biographical notes on composer and soloists.
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