By:

• Philip Norman

Duration:

20' 00"

Instrumentation:

2222; 4331; timp; 2 perc.; strings

Contents:

Three movements

Availability

• This work has a score and a recording

Programme Note

In 3 movements, this work was reviewed as follows, “There are proper tunes, there are pattems that can be traced, brass and percussion in abundance, and rhythms that dance light off the stage at you.” Christchurch Press 11-95. This work was commissioned and premiered by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

Commissioned:

Commissioned by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for soloists Iola Shelley (piano) and Jan van den Berg (violin) with funding provided by Creative New Zealand

• Christchurch Symphony

Difficulty:

Advanced

Dedication:

For Iola Shelley and Jan van den Berg (in appreciation of their encouragement and support over the past years)

Funders:

• Creative New Zealand