NOMINATION: Performance of the Year - Notated Composition
For the performance of a single Australian work, showcasing the performer(s)’ success in revealing the nature and intention of a composition with clear notated instructions for the performer. Works with significant improvisatory aspects should instead be submitted for Performance of the Year: Jazz / Improvised Music.
A work is defined as a single complete musical composition, or expression. This includes music with movements or sub-works (i.e. song cycles), installations, and real-time compositions (improvised music).
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Nominee
Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra
Nominee email
operations@arco.org.au
Title of the work
Wavelength
Composer(s) of the work
Nicole Murphy
Performance Date
5/9/2024
Venue
Christchurch, Bundaberg
Nominator Statement
I highly recommend this fantastic performance by the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra. This was the final performance of ARCO's regional Queensland tour of this newly commissioned work, and it was clear that the ensemble had truly played in the work by this stage.
Nicole van Bruggens interpretation of the historic basset clarinet part was particularly impressive, effortlessly shifting between bass line grooves, bright and agile melodies, and the rich timbres of the basset register.
The string section delivered exceptional ensemble playing, especially in their precise handling of the interlocking rhythms that drove the final movements propulsive groove. Another standout moment was the beautifully executed duet between basset clarinet and cello in the opening of the second movement.
As the composer, I can confidently say that this performance captured the essence of the works stimulussomething echoed by enthusiastic audience feedback throughout the tour.
Nominee
Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra
Nominee email
operations@arco.org.au
Title of the work
Wavelength
Composer(s) of the work
Nicole Murphy
Performance Date
5/9/2024
Venue
Christchurch, Bundaberg
Nicole van Bruggens interpretation of the historic basset clarinet part was particularly impressive, effortlessly shifting between bass line grooves, bright and agile melodies, and the rich timbres of the basset register.
The string section delivered exceptional ensemble playing, especially in their precise handling of the interlocking rhythms that drove the final movements propulsive groove. Another standout moment was the beautifully executed duet between basset clarinet and cello in the opening of the second movement.
As the composer, I can confidently say that this performance captured the essence of the works stimulussomething echoed by enthusiastic audience feedback throughout the tour.