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Three portraits of Scheherazade : reflections on texts by Kate Middleton
by Natalie Williams (2005)
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Performance by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins from the CD Three portraits of Scheherazade |
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Score
Three portraits of Scheherazade : miniatures for chamber orchestra / Natalie Williams.
Library shelf no. Q 784.3/WIL 1 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
This piece is a three-movement work for Sinfonietta. Each movement is a reflection of the life of Scheherazade, based on the poetry of Sydney writer, Kate Middleton. This piece does not contain sung or spoken text. The work is suitable as a concert piece for advanced ensemble.
Work Details
Year: 2005
Instrumentation: Flute, oboe, 2 clarinets in B flat, bassoon, 2 horns in F, 2 trumpets in B flat, tenor trombone, harp, piano, percussion (3 players), strings (2.2.2.2.1).
Duration: 14 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Contents note: Scheherazade singing -- Scheherazade's nights -- Scheherazade dancing.
Commission note: Commissioned for Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with funds provided by Cybec Foundation.. Commissioned for Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with funds provided by Cybec Foundation. Commissioned for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Metropolis Series, 2005
First performance: by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins — 23 May 05. CUB Malthouse, Melbourne
Includes text of Kate Middleton's poems and programme note.
Performances of this work
23 May 05: CUB Malthouse, Melbourne. Featuring Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins.
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