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Performance by Timothy O'Dwyer from the CD Redror |
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CD
Redror / music of Michael Whiticker, performed by Libra Contemporary Ensemble.
Library shelf no. CD 332 [Available for loan]
Score
Redror : for alto saxophone and percussion / Michael Whiticker.
Library shelf no. Q 785.5612/WHI 1 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
Redror is an explosive piece with a great virtuosity demanded of the performers. From whisper quiet multiphonics through to tongue slaps and extreme register playing, there is little respite for them during its 14 minutes.
Written in a post serial style with rhythm as well as pitch strictly controlled, Redror is probably the last piece I composed with such excessive rigour. From 1989 I was beginning to look for opportunity to add improvisatory elements to my music as one means of moving on to new modes of expression as a composer.
Work Details
Year: 1989
Instrumentation: Alto saxophone, percussion.
Duration: 13 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Dedication note: Dedicated to Henri Bok, Evert Le Mair
Commission note: Commissioned by Duo Contemporain with funds provided by Australia Council. Performing Arts Board.
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