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Work Overview
In December 1868, a ship called the Orient docked in Port
Adelaide, South Australia following an arduous three-month voyage
from England. On board this ship were seven young Irish Dominican
sisters from Cabra, Dublin.
These young women, through determination, faith, and a sense of
calling, established in the young colony a secondary school for
girls - St. Mary's College.
Bound for a Foreign Land is the opening movement of a
triptych commissioned by St. Mary's College to celebrate the
150th anniversary of the founding of the school.
This work for orchestra is inspired by the journey of the seven
sisters towards the unknown land of South Australia. The music
travels through uncertainty, adventure and finally peace and
consolidation, with an Irish-infused theme reflecting upon the
heritage and homeland of the founding sisters.
Work Details
Year: 2019
Instrumentation: 3 flutes (1st doubling piccolo), oboe, 2 clarinets in B flat, bass clarinet in B flat, bassoon, 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 2 trumpets in B flat, horn in F, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, double bass, timpani, percussion (cymbals, bass drum, tubular bells, wood block, snare drum, xylophone, triangle, tambourine), strings (Violin I & II, Violas, Cellos).
Duration: 5 min.
Difficulty: Medium
Commission note: Commissioned by St. Mary's College, Adelaide, in celebration of the school's 150th anniversary.
Performances of this work
10 Aug 19: Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre
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