Score
Spin Dances : for small orchestra / Paul Stanhope.
Library shelf no. 784.3/STA 2 [Not for loan]
Work Overview
A set of sardonic dances, based loosely on the Baroque suite. The notion of 'Political Spin' is explored through various darkly humorous episodes.
Work Details
Year: 2021
Instrumentation: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B flat, 2 bassoons, 2 French horns in F, percussion (1 player), strings.
Duration: 12 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — Advanced youth orchestra or professional orchestra
Contents note: 1. The Doctor is In 2. The Twitterverse (Pastorale) 3. The Press Release 4. Take out the Trash Tango 5. The 24 Hour Spin Cycle
The composer notes the following styles, genres, influences, etc in relation to this work:
The original 'Spin Dance' is replaced by the first movement of this suite.
Performances of this work
18 Oct 22: Riverlinks Eastbank, Sheparton, VIC. Featuring Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Carlo Antonioli.
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