Work
A Short walk in a rainforest : une petite promenade dans la foret tropicale
by Richard Charlton (1996)
Audio Sample
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Performance by Fiona Harrison from the CD legend of Hagoromo |
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Score
A short walk in a rainforest = Une petite promenade dans la forêt tropicale : a guitar solo / by Richard Charlton.
Library shelf no. 787.87/CHA 7 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
A Short walk in a rainforest is a fantasy type work commissioned by the Darwin International Guitar Festival and Charles Darwin University. The performer may adopt a very free and lyrical approach, with the interpretation aiming to convey the dual feelings of calm and excitement that one might feel at being in a rainforest.
Work Details
Year: 1996
Instrumentation: Guitar.
Duration: 6 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — AMEB Grade 8.
Dedication note: Dedicated to José María Gallardo del Rey, Robert Vidal
Commission note: Commissioned by Darwin International Guitar Festival, Northern Territory University.
First performance: by José María Gallardo del Rey — 17 Oct 96. XXVII Semaine Internationale de Guitare de Paris, Maison de Radio, France
Performances of this work
1 Jun 22: Teatro Nacional, Costado Sur de Plaza, Jan Jose, SJ Province, Costa Rica
19 Nov 2017: at Classical Guitar Festival Sydney - festive guitar from Seville (Mosman Art Gallery and Community Centre). Featuring José María Gallardo del Rey.
18 Oct 17: Classical Guitar Festival Sydney, Mosman Art Gallery, Sydney. Featuring José María Gallardo del Rey.
13 Aug 17: Altamira Hong Kong International Guitar Symposium, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Wan Chai, Hng Kong
21 Oct 2015: at Viva Richard Charlton (Elder Hall).
20 Oct 15: presented by the New York City Classical Guitar Society, The Diller-Quaile School of Music, 24 East 95th Street, New York NY 10128. Featuring Simon Powis.
12 Jan 15: Sydney Guitar Summer School, Packer Theatre, Ascham School, Sydney. Featuring Simon Powis.
17 Oct 96: XXVII Semaine Internationale de Guitare de Paris, Maison de Radio, France. Featuring José María Gallardo del Rey.
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