Work
Three songs after Julia : for voices and mixed ensemble
by Hilary Bell and Andrée Greenwell (2014)
Score
Three songs after Julia : for voices and mixed ensemble / music by Andree Greenwell.
Library shelf no. 782.14/GRE 4 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
Includes three songs. 'Arrows I' is a recitative style setting of the acceptance speech of Julia Gillard, accepting the office of prime minister, June 23, 2010, led by four singers, adapted by Greenwell and Hilary Bell. Against this, two speaker/vocalists call out misogynist terms said to or about Julia Gillard. The second song, 'Arrows II' is a bittersweet song to a lyric by Hilary Bell. The third song 'Misogyny Song', adapted from Gillard's famous speech, provides chords and a bass line with the expectation that other musicians improvise in accordance with the harmonic structure and song style.
Work Details
Year: 2014
Instrumentation: Four singers (soprano, mezzo-soprano, 2 altos) and two speaker vocalists; violin, soprano saxophone, cello, electronic keyboard and sampled sounds, electric or double bass and percussion. Audio can be acquired directly from the composer.
Duration: 12 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Dedication note: Dedicated to Ruth Kerrison. Dedicated to Ruth Kerrison
Commission note: Commissioned by Decibel New Music with funds provided by Australia Council. Music Board.. Commissioned by Decibel with funds provided by Australia Council. Music Board.
First performance: by Decibel New Music at After Julia (Eugene Goossens Hall) on 8 Nov 2014
The composer notes the following styles, genres, influences, etc associated with this work:
chamber-pop, contemporary recitative, hybrid, classical electronica, song cycle
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Song Cycles
Performances of this work
14 Jul 2017: at QMF 2017: After Julia - Decibel (Metro Arts (Brisbane)). Featuring Decibel New Music.
13 Jul 2017: at QMF 2017: After Julia - Decibel (Metro Arts (Brisbane)). Featuring Decibel New Music.
10 Jul 2017: at After Julia - Decibel (Music Auditorium, Monash University). Featuring Decibel New Music.
20 Apr 2015: at Scale Variable: After Julia (Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA)). Featuring Decibel New Music.
8 Nov 2014: at After Julia (Eugene Goossens Hall). Featuring Decibel New Music.
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