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Score
Percussion concerto : for solo percussionist with orchestra, or CD / by Carl Vine.
Library shelf no. Q 784.268186/VIN 1 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
Percussion Concerto was commissioned by, and is
dedicated to, Graeme Leak who gave its first performance at the
University of Western Australia in September 1987. It was devised
in two versions: one for soloist with tape accompaniment and the
other accompanied by orchestra. Although the tape version
"mimics" the orchestral accompaniment, no attempt was made to
imitate orchestral tone colours, and it stands as a work in its
own right.
The solo part is designed to highlight the virtuosic dexterity
required for performance on multiple percussion instruments as
well as to demonstrate most of the sonorities available to a solo
percussionist. Since it was devised with tape accompaniment in
mind, most of the rhythmic cues derive from the accompaniment.
The challenge here was to make it seem as though the soloist is
leading the accompaniment even though there is no way in the
world this would be possible.
Work Details
Year: 1987
Instrumentation: Solo percussion, piccolo, flute, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, bass trombone, strings, pre-recorded CD.
Duration: 9 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Dedication note: Dedicated to Graeme Leak
Commission note: Commissioned by Graeme Leak with funds provided by Australia Council. Music Board.
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Concertos
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