Hazel Leach : Composer

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Wind and percussion ensemble

Conversations

This was written in 2002 for the "Fiati Complesso" ensemble in Tilburg, who have since disbanded, unfortunately.. I guess there just isn't much repertoire for this line-up:
2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 3 saxes (a.t.b), french horn, 2 trumpets, trombone, tuba, 2 percussionists. I shall be very happy if this piece ever gets performed again!

I nearly called it "Conversations with Igor". Stravinsky's music never ceases to amaze me and this piece experiments with several of his musical ideas.
Every ensemble consists of individuals with their own personalities and opinions. This piece is a conversation between the different instruments. A song-like flute/clarinet motief is answered by the somewhat cynical saxes, the brass interrupt with a long-note statement. After this short round of introductions, each group takes the time to present their ideas, with added commentary, critical remarks or suggestions from the others, until a collective conclusion is reached.

Length: 8'30"

I'm including 2 extracts from the score as pdf files:
Conversations. Pp1-3.pdf
Conversations. Pp 27 & 28.pdf

...and 3 mp3 soundclips, performed by "Fiati Complesso":
 

mp3: Intro.. 208K
mp3:  Theme A184K
mp3: Bars158-170136K

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