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- This work has 3 scores
Programme Note
A personal response to canine nature tempered by anguish at the loss of one such companion, Nissa. Expressive Gestures such as vocal sighs permeate the musical fabric; unfettered energy with the tendency to suddenly exploded into action from a state of rest determines the pace. A “wiredog” is a type of staple that provides strength when nailed across a joint. Wire Dogs was composed in 2000 and first performed by Ross Carey in 2008. It has since been performed by Wojciech Wisniewski in Jack Richard’s summer concert series and recorded on one of the Waiteata Collection of New Zealand Albums.
- Commissioned:
- Written for Stephen de Pledge
- Difficulty:
- Advanced
- Dedication:
- Dedicated to Mika, Casper, Nissa, Joko, Pippin, Ally, Miffy,Matthew, Hobie, Joe, Storm, Speedy, Fellini, Victor Emmanuel, Bodhi, Burly, Bilong, Orlando, Whisly, Miles, Schmucky, Xantippe, Dan and Mr Dogs.
Performance History
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04 Dec 2001 |
Premiered by Stephen De Pledge at the ECAT NZ New Music Festival, Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh |
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| 30 Mar 2008 |
Performed by Ross Carey (piano) at St Mark’s Church, Lower Hutt, Wellington |
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| 20 Apr 2008 |
Performed by Ross Carey (piano) at the Chamber Music Concert, International Women’s Composing Festival held in Beijing, China |
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| 24 May 2009 |
Performed by Wojciech Wisniewski (piano) at the Adam Concert Room, Victoria University in Wellington |
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