Rabid Bay
Michael Kieran Harvey is one of the foremost interpreters of contemporary piano music of his generation. This recording presents some of Australia's cutting edge piano music - bold and experimental, but also increasingly lyrical, was nominated for a 2005 ARIA award.
Belinda Woods flute
Martin Mackerras clarinet
Ben Carr alto saxophone
Phil Bywater tenor saxophone
Adam Simmons baritone saxophone
David Melgaard trumpet
Cate Waugh horn
Dominic Harvey horn
Eric Budd trombone
John Gluyas trombone
Timothy Phillips conductor
Carl Vine vocals
Lawrence Whiffin composer
Kate Tempany composer
Tim Dargaville composer
Michael Kieran Harvey composer
Carl Vine composer
Kate Neal composer
A champion of Australian music and himself a composer, he regularly commissions new Australian music and has performed Australian music with Australia's leading contemporary music ensembles and orchestras.
"I have developed close relationships with all the composers involved over the years. They represent an exciting younger generation of Australian composers. All are developing ways to address the question of fine art music and technology and acoustic instruments in this new century. They display an irresistible energy which in performance is communicated to a broad range of ages." - Michael Kieran Harvey
Press quotes
“In years to come, the current era may well be seen as a golden age for Australian piano composition .. For sheer virtuosity, and for bringing out the best in an entire generation of Australian composers, there are few who can match Harvey.”
— Martin Buzacott, Limelight
“Cultural cringe should turn to awe after hearing this selection...It's a collection that shows off, but why shouldn't it? Both the performer and composers deserve to”
— Jodie McLeod, Sydney Morning Herald
“Harvey's playing displays a mature beauty, both ragged and sublime, as these works are brought wonderfully to life. A superb Australian recording. Highly recommended.”
— Dean Merlino, Readings Books & Music
Artist
Michael Kieran Harvey
Australian pianist and composer, Dr Michael Kieran Harvey FAHA, is one of the foremost interpreters of contemporary piano music of his generation. A champion of Australian music, he regularly commissions new Australian music and has performed with Australia's leading contemporary music ensembles and orchestras.
Audio previews
Track Listing
- Fast 5:31
- Slow 5:37
- Very fast 3:54
- Allegro moderato ma con fuoco 5:04
- Adagio 5:17
- Turbulent 2:50
- Tempo di marcia moderato 3:18
- Cantabile 3:05
- Boulders 2:18
- Widening ripples 3:14
- Dynamic 2:56
- Still 4:07
- Quick 6:05
- Still 6:09
- Pink Nautilus Michael Kieran Harvey 3:23
- Rash Carl Vine 3:11
- Rabid Bay Kate Neal 9:49
Piano Sonata No. 1 Nigel Westlake
Sonata for Piano, Mechanical Mirrors Lawrence Whiffin
The Promise of Water Kate Tempany
Negra I for piano solo Tim Dargaville
Performers
- Michael Kieran Harvey
- Belinda Woods · track 17
- Martin Mackerras · track 17
- Ben Carr · track 17
- Phil Bywater · track 17
- Adam Simmons · track 17
- David Melgaard · track 17
- Cate Waugh · horn · track 17
- Dominic Harvey · horn · track 17
- Eric Budd · track 17
- John Gluyas · track 17
- Timothy Phillips · track 17
- Carl Vine · track 16
Composers
Tim Dargaville
Tim Dargaville's creative practice engages with diversity of experience - seeking the imaginative space where the familiar and the unexpected intertwine. His music is performed, recorded and broadcast nationally and internationally, receiving numerous awards. He was born in 1962.
Kate Neal
Kate studied Early Music (Recorder) and Composition at the Victorian College of the Arts with Mary Finsterer, Mark Pollard and Brenton Broadstock.
Kate Tempany
Kate Tempany was born in Echuca (Yorta Yorta: meeting of the waters) in 1967. Her work explores interconnections between our conscious experience and the varied ecosystems which sustain life. A tabla player, dholi and workshop artist, Tempany is fascinated by the power of rhythm to dissolve social boundaries and open up new ways of seeing and connecting.
Carl Vine
Carl Vine first came to prominence in Australia as a composer of music for dance, with over 20 dance scores to his credit. His catalogue now includes six symphonies, six concertos, music for film, television and theatre, electronic music and numerous chamber works.
Nigel Westlake
Westlake has played in fusion bands, soundtrack recording sessions, Australia's leading instrumental groups and as a soloist with orchestras and classical ensembles in Australia and in many cities of the world including London, Paris, Berlin, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Washington, Moscow, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Beijing, New Delhi, Wellington and New York.
Lawrence Whiffin
Lawrence Whiffin was born in Melbourne in 1930, and passed away in November 2012. He spent much of his life abroad. In 1976 Whiffin was appointed Senior Tutor at the Music Department of La Trobe University. This position entailed the teaching of harmony, counterpoint, analysis, form and fugue, and gave him the chance to compose more concert music.
Where to listen
Rabid Bay is available for streaming through Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Rabid Bay is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3288
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 75 minutes 48 seconds
- Editing Engineer
- Vaughan McAlley
- Mastering Engineer
- Martin Wright
- Venue
- Move Records Studio
- Thanks to
- Australia Council
- Release date
- 2004
- Musical work
copyright - © 2004 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2004 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Classical, Keyboard
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574328820
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