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Performance by Ian Holtham from the CD Inspirations |
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Inspirations / Ian Holtham, piano.
Library shelf no. CD 2508 [Available for loan]
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Score
Glisten : for solo piano / Katy Abbott.
Library shelf no. 786.2/ABB 3 [Available for loan]
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Glisten is a 4-minute virtuosic work for solo piano.
Commissioned by pianist Ian Holtham, the piece draws structural inspiration from the sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti. It mirrors Scarlatti's distinctive binary form and use of the 'crux' (a pause distinguishing the two parts) while exploring a contemporary sonic palette.
The title refers to the visual imagery of light glistening on the spray of ocean waves, a motif derived from Abbott's orchestral work Introduced Species. Glisten invokes sparkling textures and is virtuosic in nature.
Work Details
Year: 2013
Instrumentation: Piano.
Duration: 4 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Dedication note: Dedicated to my childhood piano teacher Mavis Shannon on the occasion of her 100th birthday (January 2013)
Commission note: Commissioned by Ian Holtham.. Commissioned by Ian Holtham. Commissioned for 'Inspirations' (Tall Poppies).
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Sonatas
Performances of this work
23 Oct 2023: at Festival Gala #1 | Brisbane Music Festival (FourthWall Arts). Featuring Alex Raineri.
22 May 2020: at Caroline Almonte & Blair Harris (Live streaming event (online only)). Featuring Caroline Almonte.
4 Apr 2019: at Maps to the Stars (Melbourne Recital Centre, Primrose Potter Salon). Featuring Caroline Almonte.
12 Jul 2018: at Stefan Cassomenos: a piano recital (Schott Recital Room (London)). Featuring Stefan Cassomenos.
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