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Performance by John Harle, WASO Twentieth Century Music Ensemble, Roger Smalley from the CD Selected works by AMC represented artists, vol 11. |
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Selected works by AMC represented artists, vol 11.
Library shelf no. CD 2237 [Available for loan]
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Score
Shadows : for soprano saxophone and ensemble / [Stephen Benfall].
Library shelf no. 785.3219/BEN 1 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
This single movement work is a rhapsodic exploration of the lyrical power of the soprano sax within a contemporary idiom. The title suggests an interplay of light and dark and this is apparent in the glittering highs and gloomy depths of this piece.
Work Details
Year: 1993
Instrumentation: Soprano saxophone, flute (doubling alto flute, piccolo), clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), tenor saxophone (doubling soprano saxophone), trumpet, horn, tenor trombone, piano (doubling celeste), percussion (vibraphone, glockenspiel), 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass.
Duration: 12 min.
Difficulty: Medium — Requires very good control, though not technically difficult.
Commission note: Commissioned by the Festival of Perth.
First performance: by John Harle, WASO Twentieth Century Music Ensemble, Roger Smalley — 24 Feb 93. Perth Concert Hall
Performances of this work
24 Feb 93: Perth Concert Hall. Featuring John Harle, WASO Twentieth Century Music Ensemble, Roger Smalley.
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