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Pi (1999)

for SATB choir and orchestra also available in a version for SATB, piano and 3 percussion also available in a version for SATB and piano duration: 10 minutes

Audio Excerpt

Programme Notes

Pi was written as a commission from the Australian Society of Music Educators for their conference held in July 1999. It is a work that explores There is a [...]

In Memoriam (Amplified Cello Concerto) 2000

for amplified cello with effects, and orchestra (picc.1.2(II=ca).1.bcl.1.cbsn - 4231 - timp - perc(5): 5 BD - harp - pno(=cel) - strings)

duration: 30 minutes Audio Excerpts Excerpt from cello cadenza, first movement

Excerpt from Lament, first movement

Excerpt from opening section of second movement, “Celebration”

Programme Notes

Lament Celebration

This work was written as part of my composer [...]

The Rave and the Nightingale (2001)

for string quartet and string orchestra

duration: 16 minutes Audio Excerpt

Programme Notes Commissioned by Symphony Australia.

Franz Schubert died in 1828, leaving a legacy of nine symphonies, fifteen string quartets, over a thousand songs as well as numerous piano, choral, vocal and other orchestral works. He was aged only 31.

Schubert died from syphilis, or possibly from its treatment (i.e. [...]

Violin Concerto No. 1 (”Australian Postcards”) (2000)

for violin (slight amplification desirable) and orchestra (3333 4331 Timp 2Perc Harp Strings)

duration: 27 minutes

Audio Excerpts Opening of third movement (Violin and Piano reduction)

Middle of third movement (Violin and Orchestra)

Programme Notes

Wind Turbine at Kooragang Island Westaway Grand Final Day

Commissioned by Ars Musica Australis through its founder, Fr. Arthur Bridge.

One of the guiding principles that Fr. Arthur Bridge outlined [...]

House Music (Flute Concerto) (2006)

for flute soloist and orchestra (picc=fl.1.1.ca=ob.2(=bcl).2 - 4231 - timp - perc(2) - harp - strings)

duration: 24 minutes Audio Excerpts Not yet available.

Programme Notes

Mvt.1: Kitchen, Garage, Workshop

Mvt.2: Foyer, Swimming Pool (Interlude)

Mvt.3: Lounge

Mvt.4: Nursery, Games Room

The term “house music” is commonly used in reference to a specific genre of electronic dance music, or even to electronic dance music [...]

Percussion Concerto (2005)

for percussion soloist and orchestra (picc.1.1.ca.2.2 - 4231 - timp - perc(2) - harp - strings)

duration: 24 minutes Audio Excerpts Not yet available.

Programme Notes

i. Sec Cymbals ii. Good Vibes iii. Drummer Queen

When writing a work for percussion, and particularly for a soloist of the calibre and versatility of Evelyn Glennie, a composer is presented [...]