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Clarinet and String Quartet. (2006)
Exhibition / Performance
Beeston, M., Bailey, M., Burrin, P., Mutter, C., & Dempster, K. (2006). Clarinet and String Quartet. Performed at Edinburgh. 10 June 2006 - 10 June 2006

No abstract available.

Moon Palace I (2006)
Other
Burton, K. (2006). Moon Palace I. [PDF score]. Edinburgh, Scotland

Moon Palace I takes its title from the novel “Moon Palace” by Paul Auster and is loosely influenced by the following quotation from the novel:

"I had jumped off the edge, and then, at the very last moment, something reached out and caught me in... Read More about Moon Palace I.

“Floating sculptures”. (2006)
Other
Burton, K. (2006). “Floating sculptures”. [Score]. Edinburgh, Scotland

The composer's compositional research explores the relationship between music and the visual arts, including photography, architecture and sculpture. "Floating sculptures" was composed as a response to the photographic panoramic collage, "Price at th... Read More about “Floating sculptures”..

The Cold Dancer. (2005)
Other
Dempster, K. (2004). The Cold Dancer

The work’s starting-point and source of inspiration is the poem, A Reel of Seven Fishermen by the Orcadian poet, George Mackay Brown and the music is structured closely around the form and ideas found in the poem. In the early stages of the work, the... Read More about The Cold Dancer..

Moon Palace II (2005)
Other
Burton, K. (2005). Moon Palace II. [PDF SScore]. Paris, France

Selected for performance at the New Music Weekend for Piano, Frederic Chopin Conservatoire, Paris. Premiered by Quentin Meurisse on 4th February 2012.

Six feet of blood. (2005)
Exhibition / Performance
Dempster, K. (2005). Six feet of blood. 1 April 2005 - 1 April 2005

In Perpetuity. (2005)
Other
Ferguson, P., & Hook, D. (2005). In Perpetuity

Haftor Medboe writes...The music was written in Edinburgh in the autumn of 2004 as a development of ideas that had evolved through collaboration with fellow musicians and friends Signy Jakobsdottir, Sue McKenzie and Chris Greive. The four of us had a... Read More about In Perpetuity..

Six feet of blood. (2005)
Other
Dempster, K. (2005). Six feet of blood

The work is based on the poem, 'So many make one' by Norman MacCaig. The poem expresses the development, as well as the passing, of the many different stages in our lives; and by employing a technique of continually recurring musical material, Kennet... Read More about Six feet of blood..

The Chrysler Cycle (2004)
Other
Burton, K. (2004). The Chrysler Cycle. [Score]. Edinburgh, Scotland

Movement III – “water, reflected”
“water, reflected…” was composed in 2004 and is the third movement of a five-movement work for orchestra, a research project linking musical composition to architectural design, in particular that of the Chrysler Bu... Read More about The Chrysler Cycle.

Water, reflected. (2004)
Other
Burton, K. (2004). Water, reflected. Edinburgh, Scotland

“Water, reflected…” was composed in 2004 and is the third movement of a five-movement work for orchestra, a research project linking musical composition to architectural design, in particular that of the Chrysler Building. All five movements can be p... Read More about Water, reflected..

Bartok & Kodaly. (Linn Records CKD 234) (2004)
Exhibition / Performance
Ferguson, P. (2004). Bartok & Kodaly. (Linn Records CKD 234). Performed at Edinburgh. 1 August 2004 - 31 August 2004. (Unpublished)

No abstract available.

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

doing what has to be done (2003)
Other
Burton, K. (2003). doing what has to be done. [Score]. Edinburgh, Scotland

A solo horn piece. Commissioned by Tim Hunter

De contemplationis digitis. (2003)
Other
Hails, J. (2003). De contemplationis digitis. 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..

the eyes are filled with images (2003)
Other
Burton, K. (2003). the eyes are filled with images. [Score]. Edinburgh, Scotland

Work for Strings (2 violins and 2 Cellos) and Woodwind (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon). It took its structural inspiration from the mechanics of a kaleidoscope. It was the first piece of the composer's output that explored the relationship betw... Read More about the eyes are filled with images.

Lovesongs. (2003)
Other
Hails, J. (2003). Lovesongs. 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. 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..