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Five portraits of Scheherazade : for soprano and chamber ensemble

by Natalie Williams (2010)

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Performance by Morgan Harrington, Jacob's School of Music Chamber Ensemble, Elliott Bark from the CD Works, 2009 - 2010

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Works, 2009 - 2010

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Works, 2009 - 2010 / Natalie Williams.

Library shelf no. CD 2200 [Available for loan]

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Work Overview

This song cycle is a setting of the poetry of Sydney writer, Kate Middleton. The cycle, for soprano and nonet, explores the stages of Scheherazade's life, as she navigates her life in the presence of her captors. Each movement illuminates an aspect of her life and social struggles. The work treats each instrumental line as a soloist and is suitable for advanced performers.

Work Details

Year: 2010

Instrumentation: Soprano, flute, clarinet in B flat (doubling bass clarinet), harp, piano, percussion (1 player), violin, viola, cello.

Duration: 17 min.

Difficulty: Advanced

Contents note: Scheherazade's nights -- Scheherazade's singing -- Scheherazade Dancing -- Scheherazade's painting -- Death of Scheherazade.

First performance: by Morgan Harrington, Jacob's School of Music Chamber Ensemble, Elliott Bark — 11 Mar 10. Doctoral recital, Jacob's School of Music, Indiana University (USA)

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11 Mar 10: Doctoral recital, Jacob's School of Music, Indiana University (USA). Featuring Morgan Harrington, Jacob's School of Music Chamber Ensemble, Elliott Bark.

11 Mar 10: Doctoral recital, Jacob's School of Music, Indiana University (USA). Featuring Morgan Harrington, Jacob's School of Music Chamber Ensemble, Elliott Bark.

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