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Eirenicon : for symphony orchestra

by Brendan Colbert (2000)

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Performance by West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Young from the CD Live recordings for AMC archive

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Eirenicon : for symphony orchestra / Brendan Colbert.

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Eirenicon is defined in various sources as being: - a proposition for peace, - a statement to bring into harmony or synthesize conflicting doctrines, - an articulated compromise or reconciliation. I encountered this word while searching for a title prior to starting work on my piece. It was, coincidentally, at a time when our Prime Minister had yet again passed up an opportunity to advance the cause of reconciliation with our indigenous population, but had been able to express sorrow for the plight of textile workers who had recently been thrown out of work. Indeed, I too felt sympathy for the workers involved, but their plight seemed relatively inconsequential when compared with patent violations of human rights over the course of some two hundred years. I was therefore somewhat disturbed by the priorities being displayed by our national leader, and more than a little annoyed by his obstinate refusal to reasonably address an issue that so many Australians wish to see brought to an amicable resolution. Against this background Eirenicon struck me as an eminently suitable title. Musically however, Eirenicon is not a programmatic piece. It is naturally a reflection of its title in that these things were very much on my mind during the course of its composition, but, in common with most of my work, it is primarily an exploration of form, colour and texture developed within the limitations of the available instrumentation and as restricted by the commissioned length of the piece.

Work Details

Year: 2000

Instrumentation: 2 flutes (both doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (2nd doubling cor anglais), 2 clarinets in Bb (1st doubling clarinet in Eb, 2nd doubling bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 2 horns in F, 2 trumpets in C, 2 trombones, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, strings.

Duration: 11 min.

Difficulty: Advanced

Dedication note: Dedicated to all those who have genuinely sought to advance the cause of reconciliation.

Commission note: Commissioned by Symphony Australia for performance by West Australian Symphony Orchestra with funds provided by Australia Council.

First performance: by West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Young — 26 Aug 00. Basil Kirke Studio, Perth

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26 Aug 00: Basil Kirke Studio, Perth. Featuring West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Young.

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