Score & Part
A glimmer of foresight : for small ensemble / Vincent Giles.
Library shelf no. 785.3217/GIL 1 [Not for loan]
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Work Overview
This piece is an exploration of spectralism, defined as the predominant use of timbre for material and structure. The question is - can spectralism inform an approach to improvisation?
Work Details
Year: 2012
Instrumentation: Alto flute, clarinet in A, French horn, violin, cello, piano, percussion (1 player: snare drum and vibraphone).
Duration: 7 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — Professional standard, includes improvisation.
Commission note: Composed for the Arcko Symphonic Project as Ensemble in Residence at Monash University, 2012
First performance: by Arcko Symphonic Ensemble, Timothy Phillips — May 12. Richmond Uniting Church, Melbourne
Winner of the: Brain Art Award for Music, 2012.
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Spectral music
Performances of this work
May 12: Richmond Uniting Church, Melbourne. Featuring Arcko Symphonic Ensemble, Timothy Phillips.
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