Composed between November 2007 and January 2008 and based
on a fragment from my second Symphony of 2000/01, this Sonata
for string orchestra was composed for the Hobart Chamber Orchestra
to be performed at a concert of new Tasmanian compositions in May
of 2008.
Sonata was inspired in part by a dramatic thunderstorm in December
2007, whilst staying in Devonport in northern Tasmania. The thunder
and lightening coming across Bass Strait dominated my senses across
the hours of the night, making sleep impossible. I have attempted to
overlay this 'storm' music across the framework of a traditional sonata
structure - the two music's competing with, as well as complimenting
each other.
I am more and more determined that my music reflects the sights and
sounds of my remarkable home state, Tasmania, even within the abstract
settings of traditional forms.
Instrumentation: String Orchestra
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Federation Concert Hall, 1 Davey Street,
Nipaluna / Hobart,
Lutruwita / TAS 7000, Australia
GPO Box 1450 Nipaluna / Hobart,
Lutruwita / TAS 7001, Australia
TSO Box Office
10am–4pm Monday to Friday
1800 001 190 — boxoffice@tso.com.au
Located in the Hotel Grand Chancellor foyer
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