Score
Water is a product of burning / Neil Kelly.
Library shelf no. 782.5542/KEL 2 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
The idea of trying to reimagine Balzac's novella about the tormented composer, Gambara has been lurking in me for a while. When the opportunity arose to combine the talents of Michael K Harvey, Michael Hewes, the Astra choir and soloists, the piece finally emerged.
I attempt to channel the composer's struggles and visions along with the imagined 'panharmonicon' a 19th century proto-synthesizer.
Work Details
Year: 2025
Instrumentation: Piano, choir, soloists, synthesizer, organ tape playback and processing.
Duration: 65 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — Pretty difficult piano part and singing
Dedication note: Dedicated to Michael Kieran Harvey
Commission note: Commissioned by Astra Choir, Michael Kieran Harvey.
First performance: by Astra Choir, Michael Kieran Harvey, Michael Hewes — 3 Oct 25. Church of All Nations, Carlton, Victoria
The composer notes the following styles, genres, influences, etc in relation to this work:
Twisted romanticism, failed 19th century idealism.. piano and choral textures.
Performances of this work
3 Oct 25: Church of All Nations, Carlton, Victoria. Featuring Astra Choir, Michael Kieran Harvey, Michael Hewes.
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