Scottish Music Centre

Catalogue Item

w20704

TitleEclipse: No Sun, No Moon...
Contributors Janet Beat (composer)
Composition date2017
Duration (mins)7
Categorychamber octet woodwind
Instrumentation7 Bsn C-Bsn
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First line
First performed04 11 2017 Fagott Ortet conducted by John Harris Sound Festival, St Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen
Notes
Programme NoteThe piece takes its cue from the phenomenon of total eclipse. The multiphonics are used to darken the sound. In addition, there is a quotation from the aria 'Total Eclipse' from Handel's Samson.
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