Work
Rattlesnake
for solo classical guitar
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About
Rattlesnake was written to capture the mannerisms and physicality of a rattlesnake in musical form; beginning with a winding, unpredictable melody that weaves between octaves and timbres freely. Throughout the work a steady ethereal pulse transforms into something more fearsome, foreboding the danger ahead. As the piece develops, a furious, jagged atmosphere takes place, building up to a climax imaginging the moment when the rattlesnake strikes - and as the prey slowly dies, the music fades until all that can be heard is the rattle of the rattlesnake.
Dedication note
Dedicated to my good friend Sirisan; a truly skilled guitarist who I could not have written this piece without.
Performance history
25 Sep 2021: Performed by Sirisan Sobhanasiri at Adam Concert Room, Wellington
25 Sep 2021: Performed by Sirisan Sobhanasiri (guitar) at the Lilburn Trust NZSM Composers Competition