2007

for flute, piccolo and electronic sounds

By:

• John Elmsly

Programme Note

The original idea for this piece was suggested by the the music performed by the Sumatran Si Galegale puppetry ensemble in the 2007 Asia Pacific Festival, though in no way is it a transcription or even an imitation. I love simple rhythmic ostinati and was determined to make a piece that would build on these; as you will hear the piece falls naturally into three sections. All of the electronic sounds have been created from a short selection of unusual flute sounds recorded by Mette, with the exception of the meditative bells of the middle section which come from a favourite casserole.

Commissioned:

This word was commissioned by Mette Leroy

• Mette Leroy

Difficulty:

Advanced

Influences:

• Indonesian

Performance History

	13 May 2007	Premiered by Mette Leroy as part of the Karlheinz Company concert; Music Theatre, University of Auckland, Auckland.
		Mette Leroy
	28 Jul 2007	Performed by Mette Leroy (flute)
		Mette Leroy