Requiem / Sculthorpe
- Author:
- Sculthorpe, Peter, 1929-2014
- Uniform Title:
- Works. Selections
- Published:
- [Australia] : ABC Classics, [2006]
- Copyright Date:
- ℗2006
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 sound file)
- Additional Creators:
- Barton, William, 1981-, Volmer, Arvo, Judd, James, 1949-, Sculthorpe, Peter, 1929-2014, Adelaide Chamber Singers, and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
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- Language Note:
- Sung primarily in Latin, with nonlinguistic vocal sounds.
- Contents:
- Requiem (42:08) -- My country childhood (15:55) -- Earth cry (abridged version) (5:57) -- Great sandy island (22:48) -- New Norcia (5:08) -- Quamby (for chamber orchestra) (23:27).
- Subject(s):
- Genre(s):
- Sound Characteristics:
- digital
- Digital File Characteristics:
- audio file
- Note:
- The 1st work for mixed voices (SATB), didjeridu, and orchestra; the 2nd work for string orchestra; the 3rd-4th works for orchestra; the 5th work originally for boys' voices, arranged by the composer for brass and percussion; the 6th work for 2 flutes, 2 horns, and strings.
Texts for the 1st work from the Roman Catholic mass for the dead and a lullaby from the Maranoa district in southern Queensland. - Participant/Performer Note:
- William Barton, didjeridu ; Adelaide Chamber Singers ; Adelaide Symphony Orchestra ; Arvo Volmer (1st work), James Judd (2nd-6th works), conductor.
- Data/Place of Event:
- 1st work recorded 2005 November 7-8 Adelaide Town Hall.
2nd-6th works recorded 2000 June 6-8 Adelaide Town Hall.
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