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- Thea Musgrave
Loch Ness - A postcard from Scotland (2012)
- Novello & Co Ltd (World)
- 3(pic).3(ca).2+bcl.2+cbn/0+4hn331/timp.3perc/hp/str
- 8 min 30 s
Programme Note
This Scottish loch is famous for its monster - only very occasionally seen.
In this lighthearted work he, the monster (a TUBA), emerges from the depths (E flat) to find the sun (A major) coming out from a thick mist (string clusters, comprised of an octatonic scale built from the triads of E flat and A major and minor). As he plays he is warmed by the sparkling sun (trumpets) and by the strains of an ancient Scottish melody.
As the sun goes down, he dives back into the deep waters with a big splash. Then a cool moon rises, a light breeze ruffles the surface of the waters, and all is at peace.
Thea Musgrave - 2012
In this lighthearted work he, the monster (a TUBA), emerges from the depths (E flat) to find the sun (A major) coming out from a thick mist (string clusters, comprised of an octatonic scale built from the triads of E flat and A major and minor). As he plays he is warmed by the sparkling sun (trumpets) and by the strains of an ancient Scottish melody.
As the sun goes down, he dives back into the deep waters with a big splash. Then a cool moon rises, a light breeze ruffles the surface of the waters, and all is at peace.
Thea Musgrave - 2012
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Reviews
A musical joke... Loch Ness - A Postcard from Scotland proved musically fascinating.
7th August 2012
...lightweight in intention but beautifully imagined orchestrally...
6th August 2012
Discography
Thea Musgrave: Phoenix Rising
- LabelLyrita
- Catalogue NumberSRCD 372
- ConductorWilliam Boughton
- EnsembleBBC National Orchestra of Wales
- SoloistNathan Vale, tenor; Simon Wallfisch, baritone; Simon Callaghan, piano; Hiroaki Takenouchi, piano
- Released2018