Work
Shadows and light : for soprano and tenor soloists, SATB semi-chorus, SATB symphonic chorus, and two pianos
by John Peterson (2004, this version: 2011)
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CD
Shadows and light / by John Peterson.
Version: This product features the SATB Choir with string orchestra version of this work
Library shelf no. CD 1627 [Available for loan]
Score
Shadows and light : for soprano and tenor soloists, SATB semi-chorus, SATB symphonic chorus, and two pianos / John Peterson.
Library shelf no. 782.5525/PET 2 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
The music reflects my interest in the structures, the rhythmic energy and the harmonic progressions inherent in several styles of popular music.
Work Details
Year: 2004, this version: 2011
Instrumentation: Soprano and tenor soloists, SATB semi-chorus, SATB symphonic chorus, two pianos.
Duration: 24 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Contents note: I. In visible darkness (7 min., 30 sec.) -- II. Where light in darkness lies (9 min., 30 sec.) -- III. Shadows and light (6 min., 30 sec.).
Written for: Queensland University Music Society
First performance: by Queensland University Music Society, David Webster — 15 Oct 11. Claver Theatre, All Hallow's School, Brisbane
Text from the Requiem Mass, and other sources including newspaper and magazine headlines, the writings of Jun'ichiro Tanazaki, and a few lines from Martin Luther King Jr.
Analysis
Resonate article: Counting on John Peterson by Carolyn Watson
Subjects
- Influenced by: Popular music
Performances of this work
19 Sep 2012: at A Festival of Australian Music (Verbrugghen Hall). Featuring Carolyn Watson, Conservatorium High School Choir, Conservatorium High School Symphony Orchestra.
18 Sep 2012: at A Festival of Australian Music (Verbrugghen Hall). Featuring Conservatorium High School Choir, Conservatorium High School Symphony Orchestra, Carolyn Watson.
15 Oct 11: Claver Theatre, All Hallow's School, Brisbane. Featuring Queensland University Music Society, David Webster.
6 Nov 04: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Featuring David Porcelijn, Jamie Allen, Teresa La Rocca, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
5 Oct 04: Sydney Opera House. Featuring Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
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