Australian Music Centre | Breaking sound barriers

Work Overview

In response to Dominic Flynn's invitation to compose a 10 minute work for a solo instrument, I chose the 'cello to be performed by James Anderson.

I began to compose without a pre-determined plan except to aim to keep things moving (with a few contrasts) as much as possible. I struggled to reach a point of no return un til, out of nowhere, it seemed an F minor melody emerged, to later return to conclude the piece.

Work Details

Year: 2022

Instrumentation: Cello.

Duration: 10 min.

Difficulty: Advanced

Dedication note: to James Anderson

Commission note: Commissioned by Dominic Flynn for performance by James Anderson.