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Performance by Jennifer Hankin, Naomi Dart from the CD End of Torpor |
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The End of Torpor : for Flute and Cello / The Emerald Ruby.
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Work Overview
There are many time signature and rhythmic changes in this piece.
If you've not played music like this before, sometimes beginning
the learning process can be intimidating. I promise, it's easier
than it looks! In this context, time signatures and beaming
communicate extra details about how phrases are structured. To
avoid mathematic overwhelm, you'll want to find where the
rhythmic and melodic motifs repeat and use this to build out your
understanding of the micro and macro structures. Identifying
where the material repeats will assist in ease of study. Lastly,
at it's core, this piece is folk music. Feel free to change
phrases, dynamics and add ornamentation as you deem
necessary!
The End of Torpor is a poignant flute
and cello duet composed by disabled musician, The Emerald Ruby.
Its wildly successful crowdfunding campaign empowered Jen to fund
the recording of the piece, with cellist Naomi Dart and
Videographer Midnight Crush Films, whilst ensuring fair
compensation for all involved. Filmed outdoors on Awabakal land,
this recording echoes the nature amongst which it was performed.
Torpor is defined as the physiological changes an animal
undergoes as they enter a state of hibernation. "Although I am
human, every year as the sun sets earlier and the temperature
cools, I experience torpor," said Jen. "This mental and physical
shift marks my yearly unavoidable transition into a state of
Seasonal Affective Disorder. As Winter turns to Spring, I exit
this state of depression, emerging from a type of hibernation.
This piece was composed in the July/August period of 2021, Winter
into Spring, musically capturing the end of torpor."
Huge Thankyou to all my Pozible Supporters for fully funding this project: James Ferguson, Julia J, Alana, Holly Woodward, Julie Hankin, David Hankin, Henry Manuell, Anne Butler, Derek Moo, Meredith Allan, Natasha E, Joseph Matthews, El Gibbs, Rhonda Jacobs, Alex Jacobs, Daryl Kirkness, Rosalie Bourne, Teresa Stephens, Diane Gardiner, Louise Sawilejskij, Caroline Cherry, Danielle Edwards, Madelaine McNeill, Michael, Crystal Jenkin, Chezarne Cuffe, Natalie Grogan, Chris Higgins, Ella Kay-Butterworth, Cameron Jones, Paul Cutlan, Anna Purna, Charlie Margin, Nicholas Scott, Gemma Smart, Christian Rizzalli, Tina Marsden, Brittany Ramage.
Work Details
Year: 2021
Instrumentation: Flute, cello.
Duration: 4 min.
Difficulty: Medium — Tonally and Rhythmically complex. Flute range C4 - D6. Cello range C2 - D5
The composer notes the following styles, genres, influences, etc in regards to this work:
Themes/subjects: Disability, mental health, Identity, Influences: Minimalism, Folk Music, Celtic Folk Music, Irish Folk Music, Jazz, Manouche Jazz,
Subjects
- Influenced by: Folk music
- Influenced by: Minimalism
- Influenced by: Jazz
Performances of this work
12 Jun 22: Shady Palms Avoca, NSW. Featuring Naomi Dart, Jennifer Hankin.
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