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Triptych
| Composed |
1980 |
| Duration |
9' |
| Instrumentation |
Piano, 'Cello |
| Comments |
"Triptych, a set of 3 panels, each painted with a distinct subject, but hinged together and capable of being folded".
The use of the title implies 3 musical movements of varied character which are played without a break. They are based on the same 2 thematic themes, which are ornamented, truncated, reversed and varied in many ways. The opening section is vigorous and rhythmic, the middle one based on a simple melodic elaboration of the 2nd theme, and the final section has the character of a lively scherzo. |
| Performances |
Premiered in Fortrose at The Black Isle Arts Society, 1980
Numerous performances:
London 1980, 1982.
Glasgow 1982.
BBC Broadcast 1986.
Edinburgh 1987, 1995.
Hebrides Ensemble 1999.
Tour of Scottish Borders 1999 (6 performances). |
| Reviews |
"...captured the highly-charged energy and passionate emotions which run like golden threads through Bevan Baker's music." The Scotsman. |
| Recordings |
Audio tape and CD. |
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