Work
Murmuration
for violin trio
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About
This short work for three violins takes as its inspiration the mesmerising sight of a flock of migrating starlings in flight.
A murmuration consists of thousands of birds, creating ever-changing patterns as the birds swoop, soar and change direction in a mass of connected movement.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by the Nelson Music Festival with assistance from Creative New Zealand
Dedication note
Dedicated to the premiere performers Helene Pohl, Nikki Chooi and Alexander Pavlovsky
Contents note
One movement