Work
Phantasie, Op. 19
for string quartet or string orchestra
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About
The sketches for Phantasie originated in 2005 as a piano work before the textures and colours of strings came to mind. Although conceived as a quartet initially, the opportunity to adapt the work for a larger ensemble with a few edits has provided for a richer and fuller texture to be realised. The slow Lento section which opens the work reflects the melancholy and destruction of the Korean war. The lento eventually makes way for a playful Presto giacoso (joy) before the work finally returns to the initial motifs and mood. The closing Lento is a reflection on the sadness Korea had faced previously and is yet reconciled.
Performance history
13 Sep 2010: Performed by Auckland chamber ensemble ‘Love & Peace’ at The Academy Performing Arts in Hamilton.