Harpsichord
Stairway to the Moon - harpsichord/fortepiano
By Ann Carr-boyd
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$25.00
Harpsichord and fortepiano, c.5'00. Advanced grade
As the Full Moon rises over Roebuck Bay in Broome at certain times the exposed tidal flats are transformed into a staircase of light rising slowly to meet the orb hanging huge and shimmering gold. This phenomenon is a rare spectacle that brings many tourists to various vantage points including Town Beach and the Mangrove Hotel to wait for the Moon to rise. As the excitement and anticipation mounts spectators at the Hotel are entertained by a honky tonk piano belting out a jazz theme which contains an undercurrent of bass repetitive notes. However this percussive refrain also evokes the didgeridoo and the clap stick- a homage to the those who first witnessed this strange and captivating event in the Dreamtime. The old meets the new. This is a special and ancient place on the west Pilbara and Kimberley coast of Western Australia. The mangroves and mudflats of Roebuck is in Yawuru country. The Staircase forms part of the Lurujarri Trail.
As the Moon rises and exposes the stairs the piano chords become silvery and step up in rises with tonalities we have grown to look forward to from this composer. The Moon interlude then becomes a captivating mixture of the modern spectators excitement and wonder as the staircase builds and of the old Moon man of the Dreamtime as danced by the Bardi people who understand the strong tides and their precious saltwater environment.
Composed 2018
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ISMN9790720214467
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Suite for Diana
By Ann Carr-boyd
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$28.00
Harpsichord soloThree folk songs from different countries form the basis of this suite as well as two short interludes that can be used anywhere in the suite. Composed 2014
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- Suite for Diana - sheet music
- Audio
- i The Wild Colonial Boy - Australian folk song of Irish origin
- ii Two Latvian Folk Songs - Kastee tahdi, kas dseedaja and Ej, saulite, drihs pee Deewa
- iii Gulumkan Traditional Arabic Song
ISMN9790720151779
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Suite for Flute and Harpsichord
By Ann Carr-boyd
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$40.00
For Flute and Harpsichord (or piano), c.14'00. Grade 7The four movements suite consists of - Prelude is a slightly tongue-in-cheek look at American academic music of the latter part of the 20th century, whilst Badinerie returns to the musical ideas of J.S. Bach, at the same time incorporating some unusual harmonies and quirky patterns for both instruments. American Dream depicts the emotion of a gathering commemorating the life of Martin Luther King. The final Toccata incorporates thematic material from Aaron Copeland’s 'Fanfare for the Common Man'.
Composed 1990
Recorded on Fandango Returns! (Wirr 090) available online
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- Suite for Flute and Harpsichord - sheet music samples
- 1. Prelude, c.0'30
- 2. Badinerie, c.4'30
- 3. American Dream, c.4'00
- 4. Toccata, c.2'00
ISMN9790720159508
Individual pieces available as digital downloads:
| Prelude - $5.00 |
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American Dream - $10.00 |
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| Badinerie - $10.00 |
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Toccata - $10.00 |
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Textures and Variations
By Ann Carr-boyd
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$45.00
Flute, oboe, cello and harpsichord , c.5'10. Composed 1972.
The score is quirky, with lush harmonies. The sparkling and crunchy sounds of the harpsichord contrast with the sustaining power of the other instruments to create ever-changing aural and rhythmic patterns.
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ISMN 9790720146997
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Three Songs of Love (Cummings)
By Ann Carr-boyd
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$30.00
Soprano, harpsichord or piano, c.10'00. Composed 1974
Words by e e cummings.
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Trois Leçons
By Ann Carr-boyd
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$35.00
Soprano, vibraphone and harpsichord, c.5'00. Composed 1972
The words are taken from the arcys life of mehitabel poems of Don Marquis and are about an insect’s view of the world. Archy is a small cockroach who sits at the typewriter by night, punching out his thoughts with some difficulty. He is not strong enough to do capitals or punctuation. Mehitabel is his friend, the cat.
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- Trois Leçons - sheet music
- and only man is vile - audio
- the human race - audio
- man is so proud - audio
ISMN 9790720151267
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