Contrapulse
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YEAR: 1985
ORCHESTRATION: fl(pic)ob(ca,ratchet)cl(bcl,E flat cl)/perc/pf(cel,anvil,whistle)/vn.vc
DURATION: 10′
AVAILABILITY: Novello & Co. London
PREMIERE DATE: April 16, 1986
PREMIERE INFORMATION:
Uroborus Ensemble conducted by Gwyn Pritchard
St John’s Smith Square, London
INTRODUCTION:
An early work for seven players, written in the second year of my studies in London in 1985. Features cross rhythms across an array of contrasting tempo, and an early attempt at multi-layered textures.