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Chasing the Raven for string quartet
RSN:
71732
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Composition Date:
2015
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Revision Date:
N/A
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Duration:
00:05:00
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Programme Notes
Cataloguing Information
Call Number
MI 3134 B532cha
Genre
String Quartet (2 Violin / Viola / Cello)
Material Type
Print-music
Acquisition Date
2016-09-26
Library Collection Publisher / Label
Unpublished, printed by CMC / Inédit, imprimé par le CMC
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Master Location
Toronto
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Physical Description
Found 2 record(s)
Available Actions
Extent of Item
Score
4 parts
Instrumentation
Found 3 record(s)
Available Actions
Set No.
Category
Instrument
Number
51702
Strings, bowed
Violin
2
51702
Strings, bowed
Viola
1
51702
Strings, bowed
Violoncello
1
Divided
No
Solo
No
Divided
No
Solo
No
Divided
No
Solo
No
Premiere
27 April 2016, Chapel Performance Space at Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. Nocco String Quartet
Chasing the Raven
was inspired when I saw a number of small birds chasing a raven, each getting close to harass it, then quickly flying out of the larger bird's reach. The raven seemed unperturbed and maintained its' dignity as it continued on its' way. There was so much energy and acrobatic flying on the parts of the smaller birds, I found I had to stand and watch. In the piece, this is reflected in the short fragments, that move between the members of the quartet. A more sedate, calm melody which appears in the middle, represents the raven.For first nation cultures in the northwest, the raven also represents creativity and intelligence. As I thought more about this piece, I felt that as a composer I am often 'chasing the raven', trying to capture new ideas and inspiration, making this piece as much about my own creative process, as the birds I saw that day.
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