Score
Great Barrier : for guitar orchestra / Richard Charlton.
Library shelf no. 785.78719/CHA 9 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
Not so much about the reef itself but about various aspects of it and my feelings towards it. 1. 'The Fatal Reef' refers to the many dangers it posed to early explorers, not least to Captain Cook. 2. 'Clownfish & Seahorse Ballet' is a light-hearted dance featuring two of the reef's more celebrated inhabitants. 3. 'A Dream of Corals' celebrates the wonderful colour, diversity and uniqueness of the reef. 4. 'The Voyage of the Green Sea Turtle' takes us on an amazing journey that is the life of a creature that can live for up to 80 years. From nesting to feeding areas, Green Sea Turtles are known to make long ocean voyages but always returning to the same beach to lay their eggs.
Work Details
Year: 2012
Instrumentation: Guitar Orchestra/ensemble (gu1, gu2, gu3, bass gu)
Duration: 13 min.
Difficulty: Medium
Contents note: 1. The Fatal Reef -- 2. Clownfish & Seahorse Ballet -- 3. A Dream of Corals -- 4. The Voyage of the Green Sea Turtle.
Commission note: Commissioned by Joanne McCluskey for performance by Townsville Guitar Orchestra.
First performance: by Townsville Guitar Orchestra, Richard Charlton — 8 Apr 12. Riverway Arts Centre, Townsville, QLD
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Suites
- Has as subject/About: Landscape and Nature
- Inspired by: Queensland
Performances of this work
22 Oct 22: Callaway Music Auditorium 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009
27 Oct 19: Carlton Theatre - Carlyle Gardens, Townsville QLD
14 Aug 16: Adelaide Town Hall. Featuring Paul Svoboda, Richard Charlton, Adelaide Guitar Festival Orchestra.
8 Apr 12: Riverway Arts Centre, Townsville, QLD. Featuring Townsville Guitar Orchestra, Richard Charlton.
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