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Light on the Edge
Solo and chamber works for classical guitar by Phillip Houghton
The landscape and atmosphere of Australia come to life in this varied collection of solo and chamber works by fine Australian composer, Philip Houghton. Showcasing his talents in guitar composition, several of the tracks also include the sounds of harp, didjeridu, bass guitar, environmental sounds and violin.
Press quotes:
“rewarding and stimulating listening.”
— The Canberra Times “in listening to his music for this instrument one does regularly feel in the presence of an original and genuinely poetic imagination.”— Andrew Ford, 24 Hours Audio preview:
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Opals Black Opal Water Opal White Opal Fantasia As a Jade Unicorn Might in the Rain God of the Northern Forest Two Night Movements Full Moon Banshee Brolga Stele & Web (from the suite Stele) The Light on the Edge Yin – the light in the earth Rim – the light on the edge Turquoise Sea – glides at night like liquid black opal Spiralling Blue Flame – the sky is alive Catalogue Number: MD3194
Price: AU$26.00
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 Featured Artists:
Peter is one of the new breed of fine young guitarists this country has produced in recent years, with a solo performing career extending to Italy, America and Holland as well as to capital cities and regional centres of this country. He performs as half of the Z.O.O. Duo - a guitar duo with Marion Schaap. He is a founding member of Guitar Trek - a four person guitar troupe “trekking” all over Australia, Asia and U.S.A. to perform. They recently returned from a tour for Musica Viva, which saw them play in Tasmania, Queensland, NSW, Adelaide, Perth and the Northern Territory. Peter has recorded five CDs, including two on the Move label; and is Head of Guitar at the Victorian College of the Arts.
Z.O.O. Duo, an original, classical guitar duo, features talented guitarists Peter Constant and Marion Schaap, directors of guitar at the Victorian College of the Arts. Z.O.O. Duo’s programme includes duos and solos, often featuring original transcriptions and new compositions as well as more traditional repertoire. They have performed in the USA, Europe as well as Australia and have appeared frequently on national radio and television.
The pioneering work of this group has seen the development of a specially made family of guitars of different sizes and an exciting new repertoire for the medium.
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