Paul Jarman - The Cave of the Sleeping Lady

NOMINATION: Work of the Year - Large Ensemble

NOMINATION: Work of the Year - Large Ensemble

Large ensemble music is defined as works for more than 12 players, with or without vocal parts, and with or without electronics. This may include works for orchestra, concert band, wind band, string orchestra. 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

Paul Jarman

Title of the work

The Cave of the Sleeping Lady

Performer

Sydney Grammar Edgecliff Choirs, Sydney Grammar St Ives Choirs, St Marys Anglican Girls School Choir, Perth, and Hale School Choir,Perth

Performance Date

20/9/2023

Venue

St Mary's Anglican Girls School Auditorium, Perth

Nominator Statement
The Cave of the Sleeping Lady is a choral symphony for SATB choir and full orchestra. It was co-commissioned by four schools, Sydney Grammar Edgecliff, Sydney Grammar St Ives, St Marys Perth, and Hale School Perth. The piece is about the Thai Cave Rescue of the Wild Boar Soccer team. It is in three movements, and runs for 25 minutes, featuring many interesting playing effects. The Cave of the Sleeping Lady pays homage to the boys, their coach, the rescuers and the cave. It is also inspired by the spirituality of Buddhist beliefs in the area, hence the name.

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