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Performance by Michael Kieran Harvey, Bernadette Harvey, Philip South, Timothy Phillips from the CD 2002 Musica Viva performances |
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2002 Musica Viva performances : music by Matthew Hindson.
Library shelf no. CD 1020 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
There were two initial points of inspiration behind the
composition of this piece. Firstly, I was interested in writing a
work that made use of a constant pulse. This pulse continues
throughout most of the composition, though at different speeds
for different sections. Hence the "pulse" in the title.
Secondly, the four instrumentalists either work together as a
team, or else in opposition. Just as a pair of magnets attract or
repulse one another, so the musicians come together or move
apart. This particularly applies to the pianists working in
opposition to the percussionists.
Pulse Magnet contains three sections. The opening and
closing sections are energetic in character, relentlessly
bubbling or pounding along. The middle section is more quiet and
reserved in tone.
Work Details
Year: 2001
Instrumentation: 2 pianos, percussion (2 players).
Duration: 16 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — Professional.
Commission note: Commissioned by Australian Virtuosi with funds provided by Australia Council.
First performance: by Australian Virtuosi — 9 Nov 01. The Studio, Sydney Opera House
Performances of this work
7 Sep 14: New York Chamber Music Festival, Symphony Space New York. Featuring Duncan Patton, Gregory Zuber, Ami Roge, Pascal Roge.
10 Aug 13: Festival de Musique de Cimiez, Nice, France
17 Jun 03: Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Featuring Philip South, Bernadette Harvey, Caroline Almonte, William Chen.
2002: featuring Timothy Phillips, Michael Kieran Harvey, Philip South, Bernadette Harvey.
9 Nov 01: The Studio, Sydney Opera House. Featuring Australian Virtuosi.
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