Work
The Girls who Wished to Marry Stars (trios: 2 sopranos, alto with chamber ensemble)
by Luke Styles (2013)
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Score
The Girls who Wished to Marry Stars / Luke Styles ; words by K. Andrew.
Library shelf no. 783.13542/STY 1 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
This theatrical new work by Luke Styles features experimental vocal trio Juice and Trish Clowes' jazz/classical ensemble Tangent, performing alongside three live dancers. Blurring the boundaries between dancer and musician, this evocative piece retells a Native Canadian folk tale in a playful, highly dynamic way.
'I'm thrilled to have the chance to create a new work for such dynamic forces as Juice, Tangent and dancers. The exposure and performance platform for this as part of the New Music Biennial only increase the excitement I have to compose something virtuosic, lyric, energised and with a touch of improvisation.' - Luke Styles
Work Details
Year: 2013
Instrumentation: Vocal trio (SSA), cello, saxophone, electric guitar, double bass, drum kit.
Duration: 13 min.
Commission note: Commissioned by Juice Vocal Ensemble with funds provided by PRS Foundation.. Commissioned as part of the New Music Biennial, UK.
First performance: by Juice Vocal Ensemble, Tangent (Jazz Ensemble) — 13 Feb 14. LICA Lancaster
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Jazz
- In the form/style of: Popular music
Performances of this work
2 Aug 14: Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Featuring Juice Vocal Ensemble, Tangent (Jazz Ensemble).
6 Jul 14: Queen Elizabeth Hall, London. Featuring Juice Vocal Ensemble, Tangent (Jazz Ensemble).
29 May 14: Emulsion III Festival, Village Underground, London. Featuring Juice Vocal Ensemble, Tangent (Jazz Ensemble).
13 Feb 14: LICA Lancaster. Featuring Juice Vocal Ensemble, Tangent (Jazz Ensemble).
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