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2000
for solo piano

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Duration:
04' 30"
Contents:
one movement

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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

World Premiere for P: Wire Dogs; De Pledge 04 Dec 2001 Premiered by Stephen De Pledge at the ECAT NZ New Music Festival, Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh
Stephen De Pledge
30 Mar 2008 Performed by Ross Carey (piano) at St Mark’s Church, Lower Hutt, Wellington
20 Apr 2008 Performed by Ross Carey (piano) at the Chamber Music Concert, International Women’s Composing Festival held in Beijing, China
24 May 2009 Performed by Wojciech Wisniewski (piano) at the Adam Concert Room, Victoria University in Wellington