I am constantly fascinated by the ever-changing colours and surface textures of the Derwent River viewed from my Taroona home. The invitation to compose a work for Conservatorium resources provided the opportunity to explore some related ideas. The work is scored for tenor trombone and string orchestra. The following images acted as the starting point for each of the five movements:
I
A patch of gleaming, silver sunlight on the leaden
surface of the river in winter.
II
The brilliant sparkling effect of bright sunlight.
III
The light of the full moon suffusing the river on
a very still night.
IV
Incessant turbulance as far as the eye can see.
V
Very smooth, silk-like, pale blue surface in summer.
Instrumentation: Trombone, Vln I, Vln II, Viola, Cello, & Double Bass.
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