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Performance by Julia Stoppa, Leigh Harrold from the CD Selected Works by AMC Represented Artists, vol. 103. |
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CD
Selected Works by AMC Represented Artists, vol. 103.
Library shelf no. CD 3019 [Available for loan]
Score & Part
Keith's Dream : for Bb clarinet and piano / Tom Henry.
Library shelf no. 788.62/HEN 2 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
This work was commissioned by Dr Judith Heale on the occasion of the 65th birthday of her husband, Mr Keith Heale, a keen amateur clarinetist, and I might add, bagpiper of note.
When I began to write the piece, a kind of melancholy highland melody came to me for some reason. When I subsequently learnt that Keith was a keen bagpiper and knew quite a bit about Scottish music, this made sense. The piece was initially called 'Keith's Spree', after the Scottish meaning of a 'lively outing' or 'an unrestrained indulgence in or outburst of an activity'. However after the first performance, it became apparent that the work's atmosphere of highland melancholy and lyrical reflection slightly outweighed the moments of lively, carefree activity. As a result, the work is now more happily called 'Keith's Dream'.
Work Details
Year: 2011
Instrumentation: Clarinet, piano.
Duration: 6 min.
Difficulty: Medium — AMEB Grade 5 or 6 standard
Dedication note: Dedicated to Keith Heale
Commission note: Commissioned by Dr Judith Heale on the occasion of the 65th birthday of her husband, Keith Heale
First performance: by Julia Stoppa, Leigh Harrold — 6 Jul 12. Melba Hall, University of Melbourne.
Performances of this work
6 Jul 12: Melba Hall, University of Melbourne.. Featuring Julia Stoppa, Leigh Harrold.
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