Score
Acis and Galatea : for oboe, viola, and organ / Connor Fogarty.
Library shelf no. 785.2413/FOG 1 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
This piece is inspired by the Greek myth of two lovers, the mortal Acis and sea-nymph Galatea. One day, the cyclops Polyphemus sees them resting by the sea shore and becomes jealous, killing Acis with a boulder. The grieving Galatea transforms his blood into a river and Acis into an immortal river spirit. The work is in a single movement divided into three sections, each of which represents a different part of the story: Love Theme, Polyphemus, and Metamorphosis.
Work Details
Year: 2022
Instrumentation: Oboe, organ, viola.
Duration: 7 min.
Commission note: Commissioned by Recitals Australia.. Commissioned by Recitals Australia.
First performance: by Joshua Oates, Martin Alexander, Josh van Konkelenberg at ReClassified at North Adelaide Baptist Church (North Adelaide Baptist Church) on 6 Nov 2022
Performances of this work
6 Nov 2022: at ReClassified at North Adelaide Baptist Church (North Adelaide Baptist Church). Featuring Joshua Oates, Martin Alexander, Josh van Konkelenberg.
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