Listen & tracks
1 of 23 tracks have a preview · 4 works · 60:50
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De ProfundisLarry Sitsky 7 movements23:02
- 1 The bitterness of disgrace 3:36
- 2 The letter 3:16
- 3 Oscar reflects on his former greatness 2:12
- 4 The rebuke (Melodrama) 2:31
- 5 New understanding 2:30
- 6 Suffering: The other half of life 2:41
- 7 Resolution 6:16
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Gurdjieff: Violin Concerto No. 2Larry Sitsky 7 movements23:06
- 8 Dolce, rubato 4:39
- 9 Allegro 1:40
- 10 Allegretto 4:23
- 11 Andantino–allegro 3:15
- 12 Andante con moto 4:00
- 13 Allegretto–allegro 1:42
- 14 Larghetto 3:27
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15 Fantasia No. 2 Larry Sitsky 9:51
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16 Petra Larry Sitsky 4:51
Oscar Wilde’s text for De Profundis, written in the dark days after his trial, inspired Sitsky’s illuminating and intense musical reading. Baritone Lyall Bevan, percussionist Graeme Leak, and the Petra and Canberra School of Music string quartets give strong performances of the work.
The disc also features Violin Concerto No. 2, shaped by the writings of the philosopher Gurdjieff and set between the musical languages of East and West.
Two piano pieces complete the programme, both played by the composer: Fantasia No. 2 and Petra.
Reviews
As is the case with the other pieces on this disc, 'De Profundis' receives an exemplary performance.
Artists
Larry Sitsky
piano
Larry Sitsky's activities as a composer, pianist, writer, broadcaster and teacher place him among the foremost ambassadors of contemporary Australian piano music. His work has made a lasting contribution to the Australian musical tradition.
Gwen Harwood
composer
Digital booklet
Digital booklet Notes, texts and credits — read online or download the PDF Download the PDFPerformers
- Larry Sitsky · piano · tracks 15 and 16
- Petra String Quartet · ensemble · tracks 1–7
- Graeme Leak · percussion · tracks 1–7
- Lyall Bevan · baritone · tracks 1–7
- Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra · orchestra · tracks 8–14
- Omri Hadari · conductor · tracks 8–14
- Jan Sedivka · violin · tracks 8–14
- Canberra School of Music Quartet · ensemble · tracks 1–7
Technical credits
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Contributor
Oscar Wilde (tracks 1–7)
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Producer
John Crocker
Robert Smith
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Recording Engineer
John Davies
Martin Wright
Wes Grubb
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Mastering Engineer
Ian Phillips
Max Absolom
Vic Holloway
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Venue
ABC Studios, Hobart
Canberra School of Music
Llewellyn Hall
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Thanks to
Creative Australia
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Credit
Vera Sell-Ryazanov
Details
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 60 minutes 50 seconds
- Release date
- 1989
- Categories
- Australian, Classical, Orchestral, Vocal
- Musical work copyright
- © 1989 Move Records
- Sound recording copyright
- ℗ 1989 Move Records
- Catalogue
- MD 3084
- EAN
- 9314574308426
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