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Work Overview
A string quartet is one of the most challenging genres for a twenty-first century composer to write with a weight of history behind it and a repertoire that demands both virtuosity and musicality at the highest level. Achieving a blend of instrumental timbres within a group of four presents an opportunity to write a musical portrait of the individuals and the whole ensemble. Silhouettes is a one-movement piece in four sections. The main theme is a harmonic progression that reappears in different guises, playing through a range of moods, timbres, textures, and expressive contrasts. The sections are both conversational and contrapuntal, gradually building to a rapid finale.
Work Details
Year: 2023
Instrumentation: String quartet.
Duration: 9 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — Professional
Commission note: Commissioned by Flinders Quartet.
First performance: by Flinders Quartet — 30 Oct 23. Melbourne Recital Centre, VIC
Awards & Prizes
| Year | Award | Placing | Awarded for/to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Art Music Awards: Work of the Year: Chamber Music | Finalist | Maria Grenfell |
Performances of this work
30 Oct 23: Melbourne Recital Centre, VIC. Featuring Flinders Quartet.
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