Larry Sitsky: De Profundis
Features 'De Profundis' based on texts by Oscar Wilde, in addition to 'Violin Concerto No.2', 'Fantasia No.2' and 'Petra'.
Graeme Leak percussion
Lyall Bevan baritone
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra ensemble
Omri Hadari conductor
Jan Sedivka violin
Larry Sitsky piano
Oscar Wilde's text for 'De Profundis' written in the dark days following his trial inspired Sitsky's illuminating and intense musical interpretation. Baritone Lyall Bevan, percussionist Graeme Leak, the Petra and Canberra School of Music String Quartets give superb performances of this intense work.
In addition this disc features the 'Violin Concerto No.2' which was inspired by the writings of the influential philosopher Gurdjieff and juxtaposes the musical languages of the East and West.
It also includes two compositions for piano performed by the composer: 'Fantasia No.2' and 'Petra'.
Press quote
“As is the case with the other pieces on this disc, 'De Profundis' receives an exemplary performance.”
— Opera Australia
Artist
Larry Sitsky
Larry Sitsky's activities as a composer, pianist, writer, broadcaster and teacher place him inevitably to the fore among today's ambassadors of contemporary Australian piano music. Through his work to date he has made a significant contribution to the Australian music tradition.
Audio preview
Track Listing
- The bitterness of disgrace 3:33
- The letter 3:14
- Oscar reflects on his former greatness 2:09
- The rebuke (Melodrama) 2:26
- New understanding 2:23
- Suffering: The other half of life 2:38
- Resolution 6:05
- Dolce, rubato 4:33
- Allegro 1:34
- Allegretto 4:17
- Andantino-allegro 3:14
- Andante con moto 3:58
- Allegretto-allegro 1:41
- Larghetto 3:15
- Fantasia No. 2 Larry Sitsky 9:38
- Petra Larry Sitsky 4:48
De Profundis Larry Sitsky
Gurdjieff: Violin Concerto No. 2 Larry Sitsky
Performers
- Petra String Quartet · tracks 1–7
- Graeme Leak · tracks 1–7
- Lyall Bevan · tracks 1–7
- Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra · tracks 8–14
- Omri Hadari · tracks 8–14
- Jan Sedivka · tracks 8–14
- Larry Sitsky · tracks 15 and 16
Where to listen
Larry Sitsky: De Profundis is available for streaming through Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Larry Sitsky: De Profundis 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 3084
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 59 minutes 26 seconds
- Thanks to
- Australia Council
- Release date
- 1989
- Musical work
copyright - © 1989 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 1989 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Classical, Orchestral, Vocal
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574308426
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