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Work Overview
In 1992 our twins, Sarah and Martin, celebrated their 13th birthday and one of their presents was this suite. As both were members of the then Public Schools Concert Orchestra, this instrumentation was chosen. It follows closely their imaginary and real adventures.
Work Details
Year: 1993
Instrumentation: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B flat, 2 bassoons, 2 horns in F, 2 trumpets in B flat, timpani, percussion, strings.
Duration: 17 min.
Difficulty: Medium — Suitable for amateur or youth orchestra.
Contents note: 1. Introitus fonkus -- 2. Requiem for a rabbit -- 3. Up in the fluffy clouds -- 4. The swamp of curious frogs -- 5. Lullaby for nice mice -- 6. Polka for a mad labradog.
Dedication note: For Sarah and Martin on their 13th birthday
First performance: by Sydney Sinfonia Orchestra, Richard Gill — 4 Dec 02. Eugene Goossens Hall, Sydney
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Suites
Performances of this work
4 Dec 02: Eugene Goossens Hall, Sydney. Featuring Sydney Sinfonia Orchestra, Richard Gill.
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