Score
Salty Tales : for guitar ensemble / Richard Charlton, adapted from traditional sea shanties.
Library shelf no. 785.8714/CHA 1 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
Tig was a long time friend and one of the most senior members of the Classical Guitar Society. He passed away late 2017. Based on some traditional Sea Shanties as Tig was a great sailor and commodore of the Middle Harbour Yacht Club. The work uses Haul Away Joe, The Shores of Botany Bay & Bound for South Australia.
Work Details
Year: 2021
Instrumentation: Guitar ensemble in 4 parts. Also playable by guitar quartet.
Duration: 5 min.
Difficulty: Medium
Commission note: Commissioned by the Thomas family in memory of "Tig" Thomas for the Classical Guitar Society, Sydney
First performance: by Classical Guitar Society, Sydney at Together Again! - Tributes & Tales (Mosman Art Gallery and Community Centre) on 30 Apr 2022
Performances of this work
30 Apr 2022: at Together Again! - Tributes & Tales (Mosman Art Gallery and Community Centre). Featuring Classical Guitar Society, Sydney.
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