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Work

1991
Duration:
03' 00"
Contents:
One movement

Programme Note

The composer comments, “Melancholia is a very straightforward little piece and is a meditation on loneliness … I was mindful of the guitar’s intimate qualities which help to convey an introspective mood.” Melancholia was commissioned by Sue Court for a book of ten NZ guitar works, Guitar Aotearoa.

Commissioned:
Commissioned by Pro Arte Publications for the album, Guitar Aotearoa
Difficulty:
Advanced

Performance History

20 Sep 2009 Performed by Sue Court at Marama Hall, Dunedin
16 Sep 2010 Broadcast of recording from “Sound Barriers” performed by Matthew Marshall
Matthew Marshall

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