Industrial Night Music, my first string quartet, was recently given its US premiere by the Attacca Quartet in the Museum of Modern Art, New York. I was not able to be there but judging from feedback as well as reviews…
Two new compositions have recently been completed, both of which were commissioned by Ars Musica Australis. The first new piece is entitled The Metallic Violin, and uses as its inspiration the manic, wild and over-the-top electric guitar solos commonly found…
for two violins. duration: 8 minutes Faber Music publishing details Audio Excerpt Programme Notes Adapted from a work for solo violin, The Metallic Violins uses as its inspiration the manic, wild and over-the-top electric guitar solos commonly found in varieties…
for string quartetduration: 16 minutesFaber Music publishing details, including online score preview Audio Excerpt Programme Notes String Quartet No. 3: Ngeringa is a homage to the vision, tenacity and enterprise of Australia’s behind-the-scenes cultural leaders – people like Ulrike Klein…
string quartet duration: 16 minutes Faber Music publishing details Audio Excerpt (one minute from the opening of the piece) Programme Notes Industrial Night Music was commissioned by Sandra Yates and Michael Skinner in memory of Michael’s father. One of the aspects…