Sub Navigation

Work

1996
Duration:
23' 00"
Instrumentation:
2222.2120.timp.str; written particularly for organ at St. Matthews in the City in Auckland
Contents:
Three movements; last two movements linked and feature traditional Maori melodies.

Samples

application/pdf,1458k Score (1458k) first two pages of each movement (organ part only)© John Wells
audio/mpeg,457k Recording (457k) No description
You must enable JavaScript and install the Flash plugin to view this player

Availability

Programme Note

This work for orchestra and organ was commissioned by Uwe Alexander-Grodd and the St. Matthews Chamber Orchestra and premiered in November 1996. Based on Maori themes, it is in three movements.

Commissioned:
Commissioned by Uwe-Alexander Grodd and the St. Matthews Chamber Orchestra.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Influences:

Performance History

World Premiere for P: Organ Concerto; Wells 101196 10 Nov 1996 Performed by John Wells (organ), St Matthews Chamber Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd at St Matthews in the City, Auckland
John Wells    St. Matthew's Chamber Orchestra    Uwe-Alexander Grodd
18 May 2010 Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in a free public concert conducted by Marc Taddei (with the composer as soloist) in the Auckland Town Hall.
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra    Marc Taddei
18 May 2010 Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in a special ’school’s concert’ conducted by Marc Taddei (with the composer as soloist) in the Auckland Town Hall.
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra    Marc Taddei

Wishlist

Shopping Cart