The Origin of the Harp (version for chamber orchestra)
orchestra
- Year
- 1994 (arr. 2024)
- Duration
- 00:09:00
- Category
- Chamber/Small Orchestra
Instrumentation
2.2.2(in A, II=bcl).2 – 2.2.0.0 – timp (with rototom) – perc (2) (I=pno (shared with player II)/water gong/6 susp. gongs/siz.cym (shared)/large susp.cym/BD/wood chimes/shell chimes/rain stick, II=pno (with 6 inch ruler), mbira/marimba (with 4 rattle sticks)2 pedal rototoms (10” and 6”), 2 susp.cym) – strings (8.8.6.4.2 recommended)
Commission
The Origin of the Harp was originally commissioned by the Hallé Orchestra.
The first performance was given by members of the Hallé Orchestra conducted by the composer in the Free Trade Hall, Manchester,
on 6 October 1994.
This orchestration was commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and Aspen Music Festival and School
Availability
Score and parts in preparation
Scores and publication
Upcoming performances
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Previous performances
- — Christchurch Town Hall (Christchurch, New Zealand) — New Zealand — Composer
- — Michael Fowler Centre (Wellington, New Zealand) — New Zealand — Composer
- — Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre (London, United Kingdom) — United Kingdom — Composer, Conductor
- — Harris Concert Hall (Aspen, CO, USA) — USA — Composer
- — Gewandhaus (Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany) — Germany — Composer
- — City Halls (Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom) (19:30) — United Kingdom — Composer, Conductor
- — Queen's Hall (Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom) (19:30) — United Kingdom — Composer, Conductor
Recordings
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