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Four Echoes

for cello

John Elmsly
Composer

Composer:   John Elmsly

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About

Four Echoes for solo cello had been taking shape slowly when news came of Douglas Lilburn's death. For me this had many personal associations; the first New Zealand music I heard was by Douglas Lilburn, and through years at Victoria University and after I came to know him as teacher and supportive professional colleague. His music has always held a special power for me, and as I wrote musical shadows appeared in the work, particularly in the Lament which is specifically in his memory. There is a further personal association; apart from the fact that the 'cello has always been one of my favourite instruments, Robert Ibell plays on an instrument made by my brother, who also played cello in the Kiwi Pacific recording of Douglas's String Quartet. One of my aims in composing the work was to make as much use as possible of the natural resonances of the instrument, so I hope this is an adequate tribute both to the instrument and to the composer whose shadow hovers over us all.


Commissioned note

Commissioned by Robert Ibell for performance in 2001

Robert Ibell


Dedication note

Dedicated to the memory of Douglas Lilburn


Contents note

  1. Prelude: From still night air
  2. Voices behind; Lament
  3. Voices ahead; Resurgence
  4. Postlude

Performance history

21 Sep 2001: Performed by Robert Ibell (cello) on 20th September 2001

22 Oct 2007: Performed by Laura Shaw (cello) in Concert III of the University of Iowa Camerata and CNM Ensemble

05 Jul 2009: Nelson Composers Workshop 2009

13 Nov 2015: Performed by Inbal Megiddo (cello) at the Remembering Lilburn concert, Adam Concert Room, Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music, Wellington.

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