- Simon Holt
5 Settings of E.D. (2005)
- Chester Music Ltd (World)
Commissioned by Bill and Elizabeth
- countertenor (or mezzo soprano), oboe
- 10 min
- Emily Dickinson
Programme Note
In November 2000 I wrote a "A lament for Ewen Henderson" for oboe and countertenor, for Melinda Maxwell and David James to perform. Ewen Henderson was a potter of distinction who I never actually met, but I was invited to write a piece for a memorial event in his name. This was at a time when Emily Dickinson's poetry was uppermost in my thoughts and it seemed natural that I should turn to her for the text. I have long felt the need to add to this solitary piece and so last year (2005), I added 4 more settings also to poetry by Emily Dickinson. The music is very pared down and abbreviated, hence the title. It is approximately 10 minutes long.
(c) Simon Holt 2006
(c) Simon Holt 2006