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Peer Gynt. (2004)
Other
Dempster, K. (2004). Peer Gynt

The transmutation of the ‘Old’ with the ‘New’ in the Modernist vision of Edgard Varèse (2004)
Journal Article
Davismoon, S. (2004). The transmutation of the ‘Old’ with the ‘New’ in the Modernist vision of Edgard Varèse. Contemporary Music Review, 23(1), 45-58. https://doi.org/10.1080/0749446042000204527

In this paper, certain aspects of Varèse's life and work are discussed that have at times, I feel, been overemphasised, distorted, or even omitted, in order to lend greater weight to the depiction of him as a non-European (non-'Old World', non-tradit... Read More about The transmutation of the ‘Old’ with the ‘New’ in the Modernist vision of Edgard Varèse.

Perseverance. (2003)
Exhibition / Performance
Burrin, P., Bailey, M., Beeston, M., & Mutter, C. Perseverance. Performed at Edinburgh. 1 October 2003 - 31 October 2003

De contemplationis digitis. (2003)
Other
Hails, J. (2003). De contemplationis digitis. [Musical score]. Cheltenham, UK

In this piece, my research aim was to develop the contrary relationship of the flute (blown, sustained sound) to piano (struck, decaying sound) in the context of a playful formal scheme relating text and music.

Initial conversation with the flauti... Read More about De contemplationis digitis..

Britten - Les Illuminations. (2003)
Digital Artefact
Malcolm, C. (2003). Britten - Les Illuminations

This CD brings together three youthful masterworks all composed by Benjamin Britten before his 30th birthday. Individually and collectively they demonstrate a fertile musical imagination of a high order combined with astonishing technical skills.

Lovesongs. (2003)
Other
Hails, J. (2003). Lovesongs. [Musical score]. London, UK

The research aims of this piece were to explore a tempo grid, using tempo ratios to construct a complex metrical texture in conjunction with the use of quotation to create formal outline to each movement.

The tempo grid (seven tempi, related by si... Read More about Lovesongs..

Cantus 1. (2002)
Other
Hails, J. (2002). Cantus 1. [Musical score]. London, UK

The objective in writing Cantus 1 was to produce a very controlled piece of violin writing using a limited number of pitches, while the piano plays a very passive role, quietly keeping time with chords echoing the violin's harmonies. The soundworld w... Read More about Cantus 1..

Seven fans for Alma Mahler. (2002)
Other
Dempster, K. (2002). Seven fans for Alma Mahler

"Seven Fans for Alma Mahler" is based on the tumultuous love affair between Oskar Kokoschka and Gustav Mahler's widow, and on the seven beautiful fans he painted for her throughout their three-year liaison (1912-1915). The work is structured closely... Read More about Seven fans for Alma Mahler..

Kenneth Leighton, Quartets 1 & 2, Seven Variations for String Quartet op. 43. (2002)
Digital Artefact
Burrin, P., Bailey, M., Beeston, M., & Stanzeleit, S. (2002). Kenneth Leighton, Quartets 1 & 2, Seven Variations for String Quartet op. 43

Edinburgh Quartet play the quartet works of the highly respected Kenneth Leighton.
"Their infinite ability to sustain and constantly to change colour make them a perfect vehicle for the long, gradually expanding lines which are so fundamental to Lei... Read More about Kenneth Leighton, Quartets 1 & 2, Seven Variations for String Quartet op. 43..

Der Heimat zu. (2001)
Other
Hails, J. (2001). Der Heimat zu. [Musical score]. Cheltenham, UK

This piano piece is written using a floating, non-functional tonal language that recalls the other composers featured in the programme, while remaining recognisably modern. It also conveys a sense of 'broken time', of scrambled perception and of a fi... Read More about Der Heimat zu..

Scottish string quartets. (2001)
Digital Artefact
Burrin, P., Bailey, M., Beaston, M., & Stanzeleit, S. (2001). Scottish string quartets

Landmark recording bringing together the works of four Scottish composers, Kelly (Kellie), Mackenzie, McEwan, and Wilson, representing the Classical, Romantic, and Impressionist periods respectively. This is also the first recording of any of them, a... Read More about Scottish string quartets..