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Mandolin Orchestra, c.7'30
The music is in two main sections constructing melodies out of short repetitive fragments with energetic rhythmic ostinato patterns. Rhythmic impetus is one of the principal elements in Illawarra Dances. The rhythmic devices employed include the use of additive rhythms (alternating bars of 11/8 and 13/8) in the second main section of the piece that, along with the syncopated rhythms in the first section, continually propel the music along,
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 Illawarra Dances - sheet music
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ISMN 9790720093901
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For Mandolin Ensemble, c.5'0
The composer reflects: "The feelings that were uppermost in my heart and mind at that time [of writing this work] emerged in what I saw as a ?lament for Kosovo and for the suffering of all those involved in such conflicts around the world'."
Commissioned for the Sydney Mandolins, 1999
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjxIXi5naqI&NR=1 Performed here by Providence Mandolins, USA.
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Lament for Kosovo - Mandolin Ensemble
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ISMN 9790720078595
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For mandolin ensemble, acoustic guitar and double bass. c.5'0
The work is expressive, coloured by cultural influences. It is a work offering opportunities for an appreciation of line; it is not too demanding technically or rhythmically and is harmonically very accessible. It is a simple work but one requiring sensitivity to balance between the individual groups engaged in its performance and to an exploitation of the wonderfully rich tones which the mandolin orchestra can provide.
Commissioned by the Australian Mondolin Music Assoc. Inc. 2008
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Though I travel far ... I do not forget - sheet music
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Mandolin Orchestra - (mandolin I, mandolin II, mandola, acoustic guitar, bass guitar (or double bass)
The use compound meter (12/8) and additive meter (13/8) throughout the piece is typical of the composer's compositional style and, in this work, creates a gentle rhythmic lilt that represents the motion of the waves on the harbour; while the sometimes wistful melodies attempt to evoke the beauty of both the natural (the water, the Botanic Gardens) and the urban (the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House) elements that combine to make this city such a memorable place.
This work was commissioned for the International Mandolin Festival Sydney 2008.
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Under Sydney Skies - sheet music
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ISMN 9790720078700
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