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Chris' Favourites

The composers top twelve favourite pieces are listed here. Some of them introduce new techniques and concepts to the repertoire. They are given in order of date.


The Top Twelve

1988 - Two Haiku (on Australian themes) - for mezzo-soprano and flute. Level - university student. 3 mins

1988 - Homage - for string orchestra. A commissioned work for the Australian Chamber Orchestra, directed by Carl Pini. Level - professional or good university string orchestra. 9 mins

1989 - Three Haiku (on Australian themes) - for mezzo-soprano and violin. Level - university student. 6 mins

1994 - String Quartet (Seascapes). Level - university ensemble or professional quartet. 10 mins.

1997 - Eastern Intermezzo - arrangement of a Grainger work for alto saxophone, mandolin and guitar. Level - professional or good university students. 3 gorgeous mins.

2000 - North Country Sketches - for solo guitar. Uses bi-tones. Level - professional or good student. 8 mins

2001 - Concerto for Guitar (The Luthier) - commissioned for the Darwin International Guitar Festival 2002. Soloist, Spanish virtuoso Jose Maria Gallardo del Rey. Level - professional orchestra or good university orchestra with a world-class soloist. 25 mins

2004 - My Eye Has Seen My Desire - bass recorder and guitar,or bassoon and guitar). Level - professional or university ensemble. 9 mins

2006 - The Internet Round - for a cappella choir. Level - community choir or university choir. 4 mins

2007 - Aced- for several old pianos and children's tennis team. Level - n/a. 100 seconds.

2007 - Symphony of the Birds - for orchestra. Commissioned by the Central Coast Conservatorium and the Central Coast Symphony, Gosford City. Level - professional orchestra, good university orchestra or good community orchestra. 27 mins

2009 - Bushfire - a Concerto for Cor anglais and Strings. Commissioned by Rachel Tolmie and the Concertante Ensemble, Gosford City.

 


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