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Digital Sheet Music [PDF]: ScoreThe Lyrebird in my Piano : for clarinet/bass clarinet, violin and pianoforte [eScore] / Richard Grantham.by Richard Grantham (2014)
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The Lyrebird in my Piano was composed for Melbourne trio
PLEXUS to fulfil the 2014 Lyrebird Commission. The title alludes
not only to the commission and the instrumentation, but also to
the extraordinary talents for mimicry of the Superb Lyrebird
itself: not only can they perfectly imitate other birds' calls
and assorted environmental sounds, but some in close contact with
humans have been heard imitating their neighbours' music. Some
observers have even claimed that the bird appears to be capable
of combining two tunes, and singing them practically at the same
time (though this is disputed).
The Lyrebird in my Piano is an attempt to answer the
whimsical question of what a hypothetical lyrebird residing in my
piano might sing. Each of the work's three movements is a hybrid
of the styles of two of my favourite 20th-century composers,
whose works are liable to find themselves inexpertly hammered out
on my well-loved Yamaha. The styles are in no way intended to be
rigorously authentic, which would prove a less interesting
exercise in any case.
The three movements are 'Satók' (Satie x Bartók), 'Reichemitsu'
(Reich x Takemitsu), and 'Debugeti' (Debussy x Ligeti).
Published by: Australian Music Centre — 1 digital (PDF) facsimile score (31p. -- B4 (portrait))
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 20 min.
I. Satok -- II. Reichemitsu -- III. Debugeti.
Dedicated to Plexus Ensemble, Lyrebird Music Society
Commissioned by Lyrebird Music Society.
Includes programme and performance notes.
The composer notes the following styles, genres, influences, etc in relation to this work:
Strongly influenced by Bartok, Satie, Reich, Takemitsu, Debussy, and Ligeti.
Typeset edition.
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