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War & peace : 1994: Part 1, for 2 sopranos, alto, tenor, baritone, bass / Colin Bright ; poems by Jas H. Duke.
by Colin Bright (1994)
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- Instrumentation: 2 sopranos, alto, tenor, baritone, bass baritone.
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Jas Duke's poetry appeals to me because of its witty social insight, its directness of expression and all-embracing honesty, and not least its humour. There is also a 'musical' revelling in the pure sound of words. It is this interest in Sound and Daily Life that give him a unique place in Australian poetry - an Australian Dadaist if you like!
I have grouped the songs thematically, though they may be performed in any order, or individually. The vocal style should be direct, not too refined, with a natural 'Australian' accent -i.e. flat rather than rounded.
Published by: Wirripang [979 0 720151 27 4] — 1 score (51p. -- A4 (portrait))
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 13 mins, 30 sec.
Commissioned by The Song Company with funds provided by Australia Council.
Includes programme note.
Typeset edition.
ISMN: 979 0 720151 27 4
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