In Nomine (after Purcell)
composer: Gavin Bryars
musical motifs: Henry Purcell
for string orchestra
Commissioned work: Original version for viol consort (1995) commissioned by the South Bank Centre
Premiere: March 15, 2002 Venice, Teatro Malibran (I) Venice Biennale · Choreography: Carolyn Carson
Orchestra instrumentation: str(2.2.2.2.2 minimum)
Publisher: Schott Music Ltd., London
Duration: 10' 0''
Year of composition: 1995, rev. 2002
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A subtle, understated piece that deliberately shows restraint in its dynamic range whilst at the same time taking characteristics and tuning of the viol consort, the combination for which the piece was originally written.
The first performance featured in the ballet 'Writings on Water' at the Teatro Malibran, Venice, Italy on 15 March 2002.
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