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Low Sheen : for piano and electric keyboard. / Dominic Flynn.
Library shelf no. 786.74/FLY 1 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
Low Sheen explores the use of piano less as an instrument and more as a piece of furniture. The piece pairs the typically rich acoustic timbre of the grand piano in tandem with the thin, cheap, mock piano sounds of an electric keyboard to expose the physical materials (and connotations) of each instrument. Particularly, 'Low Sheen' is concerned with the environmental impact of the historical materials and construction of pianos; exotic timbers and elephant ivories. The title of the work is a reference to a kind of polyurethane finish that seals and protects wooden furniture, further pointing the listener toward this new perception of the instrument.
Work Details
Year: 2022
Instrumentation: Grand piano, electric keyboard or midi controller with pitch bend.
Duration: 8 min.
Commission note: Commissioned with funds provided by Regional Arts Fund.. This project was made possible by the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
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