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Songbirds / Ensemble Offspring.
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Beautiful birds : [eParts] / Gerard Brophy.
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Work Overview
Beautiful Birds showcases birds' characteristics in 3
distinctive movements -
I. Lyrebirds - skittish, quirky birds with a mischievous
temperament and an astounding penchant for mimicry;
II. Flamingos - elegant, stately yet slightly melancholic
creatures;
III. Hummingbirds - fluttering, quivering souls flitting from one
gorgeous blossom to the next.
Written for Ensemble Offspring, Beautiful Birds is a true
exploration of the trio's virtuosity. In this epic three movement
work an array of joyous bird calls are interwoven into dexterous
lines. While Lyrebirds establishes the piece as a highly
energetic celebration of sonic colours, Flamingos explores
delicious and still moments of quiet conversation between the
three instruments. The piece finishes with Hummingbirds,
mimicking the bird's fast yet ever changing humming in an
impressive display of swift-flying unison lines.
Work Details
Year: 2019
Instrumentation: Flute, bass clarinet, vibraphone.
Duration: 13 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Contents note: I. Lyrebirds (c4:01) -- II. Flamingos (c5:23) -- III. Hummingbirds (c5:56).
Dedication note: For Lamorna, Jason and Claire
Commission note: Commissioned by Ensemble Offspring.. Commissioned by Ensemble Offspring’s Noisy Egg Creation Fund
Subjects
- Inspired by: Birdsong
Performances of this work
28 Oct 2023: at Songbirds | Brisbane Music Festival (FourthWall Arts). Featuring Ensemble Offspring.
9 Feb 2022: at Songbirds (Melbourne Recital Centre, Primrose Potter Salon). Featuring Ensemble Offspring.
6 Aug 2020: at Songbirds at Old 505 (Old 505 Theatre). Featuring Ensemble Offspring.
27 May 2020: at Ensemble Offspring (Live streaming event (online only)). Featuring Ensemble Offspring.
12 Jan 2020: at Ensemble Offspring: Birdsong at Dusk (Q Station, Manly). Featuring Ensemble Offspring.
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