Work
14 Stations
for amplified pianist
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A music-theatre work especially written for Wellington pianist Dan Poynton. Although referring indirectly to religious symbolism, the composition focuses on the physical and mental stress that pianists submit themselves to.
Dedication note
for Dan Poynton
Contents note
14 movements:
I. Audience
II. Eyesight
III. Cold hands
IV. Stretched
V. Bruised Fingers
VI. Nails
VII. Hearing
VIII. R.S.I.
IX. Headache
X. Hunched Shoulders
XI. Crotch
XII. Stiffness
XIII. Torn Skin
XIV. Crossing Hands
Performance history
30 Sep 2000: Performed by Dan Poynton (piano); Hunter Council Chamber, Wellington
15 Mar 2008: Performed by Charlotte Rose (piano) as part of Stations of the Cross at Gus Fisher Gallery, Auckland
Performed by Dan Poynton