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Five Anniversary Haiku
for orchestra
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These five short pieces are specially composed for the Nelson Symphony Orchestra 50th Anniversary.
Each piece is based on a short evocative poem written by the composer. The poems containing Nelsonian images are modelled on the Japanese literary form the 'haiku'.
Sacred Dawn - before the sun, a hint of specked chant.
Tidal Surge - the tide rises and surges over the cycle track
Dancing Trees - buffeted, the trees dance a thousand steps
Astrolabe - calm the roadstead, a distant hornpipe approaches
Reefs and Riffs - the sea swirls over the reefs glimpsing a joyful song
-JR
Difficulty note
Suitable for amateur orchestra.
Dedication note
For the Nelson Symphony Orchestra's 50th Anniversary.
Contents note
1. Sacred Dawn
2. Tidal Surge
3.Dancing Trees
4. Astrolabe
5. Reefs and Riffs