Work
An Anzac Reflection
for viola and piano
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About
Responding to the theme of War and Peace, An Anzac Reflection references The Last Post on viola at the start and end of the work, framed within a hypnotic broken chord piano accompaniment. This opening leads into a more indulgent section, exploiting double stopping in viola and wide-spread accompanying chords exploring the extremities of the piano. A lilting melody filled with lush sounding double-stopping ensues, before the music heads towards a jazzy swing ballad feel, with piano and viola alternating melodic phrases. After a return of the earlier lilting melody on viola, the piece comes to a close, with another brief reference to The Last Post.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by Milan Milisavjevic and Sherry Grant for their NZ War and Peace recitals in May 2019
Performance history
23 May 2019: Premiered by Milan Milisavjevic and Sherry Grant at Pah Homestead, Auckland
24 May 2019: Performed by Milan Milisavjevic and Sherry Grant at St Luke's Church Remuera
25 May 2019: Performed by Milan Milisavjevic and Sherry Grant at St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington
06 Oct 2019: 100 Years Journey: 1919-2019