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Work Overview
Land, Sea, Sky was commissioned by the Penrith Symphony Orchestra, NSW, and written for them (specifically the strings), as part of a student composition opportunity jointly offered with Western Sydney University. The work is titled for the three realms that permeate Celtic thought. In this world view, land is considered the middle realm (this world), sky is considered the upper realm (other world) and sea is considered the lower realm (under world). I wanted to create an integrated piece with sections that morphed smoothly into each other, following visual inspiration from a photo of land, sea and sky taken at Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula (more detail in score) with thoughts of these Celtic meanings and a focus on a joyful return to land, this world in which we spend so much of our lives and of which we are conscious.
Work Details
Year: 2017
Instrumentation: Strings.
Duration: 5 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — skilled ensemble work involved
Commission note: Commissioned by Penrith Symphony Orchestra, Western Sydney University.
First performance: by Penrith Symphony Orchestra, Paul Terracini — 26 May 18. PSO 30th Anniversary Gala Concert, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith, NSW
The composer notes the following styles, influence, etc. associated with this work:
Lyrical, tonal, some jazz influence and a touch of Aaron Copland.
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Subjects
- Influenced by: Jazz
Performances of this work
19 May 2019: at Southern Cross Philharmonia Orchestra: Gala Re-launch (St Oswald's Anglican Church (Glen Iris)). Featuring Southern Cross Philharmonia Orchestra, Houston Dunleavy.
26 May 18: PSO 30th Anniversary Gala Concert, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith, NSW. Featuring Penrith Symphony Orchestra, Paul Terracini.
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