A Voyage To Fair Isle
COMPOSER:
Peter Maxwell Davies
PUBLISHER:
Chester Music
PRODUCT TYPE:
Book [Softcover]
INSTRUMENT GROUP:
Chamber Ensemble
This piece was written as a tribute to the people of Fair Isle, a remote community that lies between Orkney and Shetland, which is also the home of the composer. The work was composed for the Grieg Trio of Norway, and reflecttheensemble's virtuosity with striking cadenzas that showcase the
Specifications
Composer | Peter Maxwell Davies |
Publisher | Chester Music |
Instrumentation | Violin, Cello and Piano |
Product Type | Book [Softcover] |
Instrument Group | Chamber Ensemble |
Style Period | Post 1901 |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Genre | Classical |
ISBN | 9781846091186 |
Style Period | Post 1901 |
No. | MUSCH66264 |
Description
This piece was written as a tribute to the people of Fair Isle, a remote community that lies between Orkney and Shetland, which is also the home of the composer. The work was composed for the Grieg Trio of Norway, and reflecttheensemble's virtuosity with striking cadenzas that showcase the performers. The music is rugged, ever-changing and full of the energy of this unique landscape.
Songlist
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1. A Voyage To Fair Isle