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Beating the rusty nail : violin with piano

by Mark Pollard (2006)

Work Overview

This work is inspired by the sound world of blues and funk and the ritual, energy and drum patterns of Taiko. It was commissioned by Miwako Abe with assistance from Arts Victoria for the Australia and Japan year of exchange (2006). The synthesis of dramatic ritual and contrasting sound worlds is an essential element of Beating the Rusty Nail as traditional materials and modes of performance (and exchange) are combined and beaten out in alternative ways.

Work Details

Year: 2006

Instrumentation: Violin, piano.

Duration: 8 min.

Difficulty: Advanced

Commission note: Commissioned by Miwako Abe.. Commissioned with assistance from Arts Victoria for the Australia and Japan year of exchange (2006)

First performance: by Miwako Abe, Michael Kieran Harvey — 22 Feb 08. Perth International Arts Festival

The composer cites as influences on the work:

The 47th Theorem (piano sonata number one)

Subjects

Performances of this work

22 Feb 08: Perth International Arts Festival. Featuring Miwako Abe, Michael Kieran Harvey.

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