Round Roads: a symphonic poem for six ensembles
(2008) Round Roads: a symphonic poem for six ensembles.
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Abstract
Round Roads was composed for the first gathering of the Six Pack Symphony, a modular orchestra comprising six ensembles: The Brodksy Quartet, The David Chesworth Ensemble, Topology, Wood, Continuum Sax, and Clocked Out Duo. Composed in Canberra, the work is a study of the city with three strands of influence. Firstly, the composer's Canberra childhood has an impact on the musical thinking. Secondly, the fire-damaged landscape surrounding Canberra is portrayed. Thirdly, the grandiose speech-making of Canberra's federal politicians is reflected.
| Item Type: | Other |
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| Status: | Unpublished |
| Keywords: | Canberra; parliament; landscape; composition; orchestra; symphony; contemporary music; new music; chamber music; post-minimalism; |
| Subjects: | 410000 The Arts > 410100 Performing Arts > 410101 Music |
| ID Code: | 13184 |
| Deposited By: | Davidson, Robert A. B. |
| Deposited On: | 28 March 2008 |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2008 Robert A. Davidson |
| Additional Information: | This entry is a musical score. The work was commissioned by the Brisbane Powerhouse with funds from the Australia Council. It was first performed by the Six Pack Symphony on 1 March 2008 at the Brisbane Powerhouse for the Restrung Festival. |