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Work Overview
Roses du Soir (Evening Roses)
As soon as night rises in the sky, the world belongs to us, and
to the gods. We go from field to spring, from dark wood to forest
glade, wherever our bare feet lead us.
Tiny stars shine just enough for the tiny shadows that we are.
Sometimes, under the low-hanging boughs, we come across hinds
asleep.
But more alluring than anything else at night-time is a spot
known only to us and which entices us into the forest: a
mysterious rose bush.
For there is nothing so divine on earth as to compare with the
scent of roses in the night. How is it that when I was alone I
did not feel intoxicated by it?
- Pierre Louys
This collection of short Poems for violoncello and piano have been inspired by Reynaldo Hahn's exquisite French mélodie pieces. Every note has been carefully written to paint the warmth of expression: a whisper or a tenderness, deep sorrow or the beauty of stillness. There are little moments of shimmering piano accompaniment reminiscent of the music of Philip Glass, which supports the lyrical 'cello voice.
Work Details
Year: 2013
Instrumentation: Cello, piano.
Duration: 6 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Contents note: Poem I (1 min 30sec) -- Poem II (2 mins 30sec) -- Poem III (2mins.).
First performance: by Sally Whitwell, Sally Maer — 8 Dec 13. All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie, ACT
The composer notes the following influences on this work: Reynaldo Hahn, Vassilis Tsabropoulos, Sally Whitwell, Philip Glass.
Performances of this work
6 Mar 20: Songs of Silent Earth, Holy Cross Heritage Hall, Wooloowin, QLD. Featuring Muses Trio.
13 Oct 19: Wesley Music Centre, 22 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT. Featuring Andrew Rumsey, Matthew Withers.
13 May 18: McKellar Ridge Winery, Murrumbateman, NSW. Featuring Sally Greenaway, Barbara Jane Gilby.
25 Mar 18: Riverina Conservatorium of Music, Hely Avenue, Wagga, NSW. Featuring Sally Greenaway, Gillian Pereira, Lauren Davis.
8 Sep 17: University House, Australian National University, ACT. Featuring Barbara Jane Gilby, Sally Greenaway.
12 Mar 2017: at Secret Sounds: Muses Trio perform for International Women's Day (Cooran Hall). Featuring Louise King, Therese Milanovic.
11 Mar 2017: at Secret Sounds: Muses Trio perform for International Women's Day (Old Government House (Brisbane)). Featuring Louise King, Therese Milanovic.
10 Mar 2017: at Secret Sounds: Muses Trio perform for International Women's Day (University of Sunshine Coast (USC) Art Gallery). Featuring Louise King, Therese Milanovic.
22 Mar 2015: at Australian Women Composers: Whitwell & Greenaway (High Court of Australia). Featuring Alex Voorhoeve, Sally Greenaway.
6 Apr 14: Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, ACT. Featuring Emma Rayner, Sally Greenaway.
2 Apr 14: Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, ACT. Featuring Emma Rayner, Sally Greenaway.
8 Dec 13: All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie, ACT. Featuring Sally Whitwell, Sally Maer.
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