“Propelled by an improvisatory style and sparkling textures, the piece displayed a firm control of
structure and pacing.”
(Caught in Treetops, violin concerto)
Elmley de la Cour, Birmingham Post
Caught in Treetops, Violin Concerto (2010)
flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, harp, piano, solo violin, viola, cello
16’00
Commissioned by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and Sound and Music
Performed by Alexandra Wood and Birmingham Contemporary Music Group under Oliver Knussen: Mark-Anthony Turnage 50th Birthday Concert, CBSO Centre, 14 November 2010
Caught in Treetops Programme Notes
Beneath The Dawn Horizon (2008)
flute, clarinet, bassoon, horn, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
7’45
Cityscape (2007)
flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, soprano saxophone, 2 horns, trumpet, trombone, percussion, harp, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
10’00
Commissioned by the London Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the Young Composers Project led by Mark-Anthony Turnage
