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Abstract
Second in a series of short 'postcards', commissioned by the Scottish Ensemble.
[programme note]
At their concert in the Caird Hall in October, the Scottish Ensemble processed
on stage playing Pachelbel’s canon, gathering players from the local amateur
and youth orchestras as they went until the performing area was filled to
bursting. Being in the midst of this body of sound as it passed through the
hall – first behind, then around, then in front of you – was a powerful and
moving experience. And it is where the idea for this postcard began.
Where the violin leads, the others follow. Polyphony ensues, eventually
arriving at rich, gleaming, microtonal chords covering all registers.
Throughout the whole piece a simple melodic phrase loops over and again.
[programme note]
At their concert in the Caird Hall in October, the Scottish Ensemble processed
on stage playing Pachelbel’s canon, gathering players from the local amateur
and youth orchestras as they went until the performing area was filled to
bursting. Being in the midst of this body of sound as it passed through the
hall – first behind, then around, then in front of you – was a powerful and
moving experience. And it is where the idea for this postcard began.
Where the violin leads, the others follow. Polyphony ensues, eventually
arriving at rich, gleaming, microtonal chords covering all registers.
Throughout the whole piece a simple melodic phrase loops over and again.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Faber Music Ltd. |
| Media of output | Score |
| Size | c.3'30" |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | Scottish Ensemble Performance - Inverness, United Kingdom Duration: 7 Dec 2012 → … |
Bibliographical note
Commissioned by Scottish Ensemble as one of a series of 'postcards' for their 2012-13 season.Instrumentation:
7 Violins
2 Violas
2 Cellos
Double Bass
Performances:
2012
3 December, Caird Hall, Dundee
4 December, Oran Mor, Glasgow
5 December, Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
6 December, St John's Church, Perth
7 December, Inverness Cathedral
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Northings review of Mr Jonathan Morton, His Ground
Martin Charles Suckling (Contributor)
10 Dec 2012Activity: Other › Media (Press)
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Concert - Scottish Ensemble - performance of Mr Jonathan Morton, His Ground
Martin Charles Suckling (Invited speaker)
8 Dec 2012Activity: Talk or presentation › Performance
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Concert - Scottish Ensemble - performance of Mr Jonathan Morton, His Ground
Martin Charles Suckling (Invited speaker)
7 Dec 2012Activity: Talk or presentation › Performance