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Author : Paul Harris, Jessica O'Leary
Flexi Violin 1 offers a varied selection for violinists, accompanied by both piano and violin duets, crafted by esteemed educational authors Paul Harris and Jessica O’Leary. Designed for players at Initial to Grade 2 (Elementary) levels, this collection showcases a diverse array of composers, with each piece featuring supportive duet accompaniments for enhanced performance.
A Little Book of Hours presents a compilation of six compositions tailored for the elementary pianist. These pieces are not only beautifully evocative but also exhibit a profound simplicity, capturing the essence of a day in the lives of Aboriginal people as they transition from the Eveningstar to the Singing Sun. This collection exemplifies Sculthorpe's unique musical style, which has resonated with many as the true voice of Australia. It serves as an enchanting introduction to his music, inviting pianists to explore the rich cultural narratives embedded within each piece.
. The piece titled "Mountains" was commissioned in 1981 by the Sydney International Piano Competition, with support from the Music Board of the Australia Council. Its inaugural performance took place on July 4, 1981, by Gabriella Pusner at Verbugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music. This composition reflects the mountainous landscape of Tasmania, often referred to as the 'Isle of Mountains,' which is the composer’s birthplace.
The Night Pieces premiered at the 1971 Festival of Perth, the event for which they were composed. The compositions focus on the 'transformations of similar harmonic and motivic structures' (Peter Sculthorpe, 1973) and are arranged for solo piano.