Arches (2016)
Commissioned by Orchestra Vitae
Premiered 5th October 2016 at St Johns Smith Square, conducted by Michael Cobb
c. 8”30 2233 4331 t.4p.hp, strings
Programme Notes
Arches is inspired by ups and downs (in many senses of the phrase). This premiere commemorates the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, and therefore as the work developed it became structured around the theatrical elements and dynamics in relationships, and emotional ups and downs we go through. This is something we see in all of his work, and I was particularly interested in how he communicated this in an often playful and dynamic way, which is what shaped the character of this piece. I am very pleased to have the world premiere given in this venue as I have been very influenced by the architecture in St. Johns Smith Square, which originally gave the piece its’ title; Arches.
Subsequent Performances
11/03/2018 - Bloomington Symphony Orchestra (US premiere*) conducted by Alejandro Gómez Guillén
08/08/2018 - Orchestra Excellence, Lerici Music Festival, conducted by Pablo Urbina