Work
Concerning Stillness
for bass viol (viola da gamba)
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About
‘Concerning stillness’ could have two meanings: a) ‘about stillness’, or b) a stillness that is concerning.
The ticking-over of ruminating thoughts.
The march – or is it a waltz? – of the mind when one attempts to meditate.
Technical note for performer: the dynamics above the stave pertain to the upper line of the music, for example to bring out the left-hand pizzicati above the bowed notes.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by The Committee, for their 2014 project 'New Music For Old Instruments'.
Dedication note
For Polly Sussex.
Contents note
One continuous movement.
Performance history
08 Nov 2014: Performed by Polly Sussex at the MacLaurin Chapel, at the University of Auckland, in Auckland.
16 Dec 2018: Hausmusik NZ: Lost and Found