Work
Dirge - Canons
for small orchestra
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About
Composed in March 1992 and dedicated to the memory of Gavin Saunders. The first two movements comprise simple canons at the unison, with interludes, while the third is a chorale. Commissioned by Gary Bowler with funding from Creative New Zealand for the Hastings Youth Orchestra, who gave the first performance later that year.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by the Hastings Youth Orchestra.
Dedication note
Dedicated to Gavin Saunders.
Contents note
Three pieces
Performance history
06 Dec 1998: Performed by Wellington Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gary Wilby