Writing on water / libretto by Peter Greenaway ; after texts by Shakespeare, Coleridge, Melville (29:21) -- Forced march (10:33) -- Increase (10:15) -- Pierced : version for 8 players (14:33).
Note
The 1st work for vocal trio with instrumental ensemble; the 4th work originally for percussion, cello, and piano with string orchestra, arranged for percussion, cello, and piano with string quartet;
The 1st work commissioned by Lloyds of London in honor of the 200th anniversary of the death of Admiral Lord Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar.
The 2nd work commissioned by Crash Ensemble.
Language (note)
The 1st work sung in English.
Author
Lang, David (David A.), composer.
Title
Writing on water / David Lang.
Publisher
Brooklyn, NY : Cantaloupe Music, [2018]
Copyright date
℗2018
Playing time
002921 001033 001015 001433
Type of content
performed music
Type of medium
computer
Type of carrier
online resource
Digital file characteristics
audio file
Performer
In the 1st work: Synergy Vocals (Robert Kearley, high baritone ; Richard Halton, baritone ; Alistair Bamford, bass) ; London Sinfonietta ; Jurjan Hempel, conductor. In the 2nd work: Crash Ensemble ; Alan Pierson, conductor. In the 3rd work: Alarm Will Sound ; Alan Pierson, conductor. In the 4th work: Real Quiet (Felix Fan, cello ; Andrew Russo, piano ; David Cossin, percussion) ; Flux Quartet (Tom Chiu, Conrad Harris, violin ; Max Mandel, viola ; Felix Fan, cello ; with Logan Cole, double bass).