Classical Music

Classical Music

After the death of Shostakovich in 1975, Alfred Schnittke became one of the leading composers in Russia. Despite official resistance, obstacles, and restrictions on travelling abroad, his music was being performed in the USSR and his status as a major, internationally recognized composer was apparent.

Augusta read thomas : Rhea enchanted (2016)For solo celloDuration: c. 5 minutesFormat: A4 loose sheetsAlso available for solo violin (NMP1035) and solo viola (NMP1036)Available on CD, NI6355“Although highly notated, precise, carefully structured, soundly proportioned, and while the musician is elegantly working from a nuanced, specific text, I like my music to have the feeling that it is organically being self-propelled – on the spot - as if we listeners are overhearing (capturing) an un-notated, deeply musical improvisation.” Augusta Read Thomas

Augusta read thomas : Venus enchanted (2016)For solo celloDuration: c. 5½ minutesFormat: 8-page A4 saddle stitched scoreAlso available for solo violin (NMP1032) and solo viola (NMP1033)Available on CD and for download, NI6355“I wanted to compose a short piece that “shows off” the player’s many talents: elegant soft playing, rich double stops, virtuosic music, athletic music, driving and passionate music, calm music, etc. I wanted to try to sculpt a short piece - but one with fertile variety of characters all woven together in a tightly integrated and organic composition –so as to illustrate a variety of colors in sublime string playing.”Augusta Read Thomas

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents it's second year of graduating students, with liner notes by Tommy Scott.

Classical Music

Augusta read thomas : Rhea enchanted (2016)For solo violinDuration: c. 5 minutesFormat: A4 loose sheetsAlso available for solo viola (NMP1036) and solo cello (NMP1037)Available on CD, NI6355“Although highly notated, precise, carefully structured, soundly proportioned, and while the musician is elegantly working from a nuanced, specific text, I like my music to have the feeling that it is organically being self-propelled – on the spot - as if we listeners are overhearing (capturing) an un-notated, deeply musical improvisation.” Augusta Read Thomas

Classical Music

Augusta read thomas : Venus enchanted (2016)For solo violaDuration: c. 5½ minutesFormat: 8-page A4 saddle stitched scoreAlso available for solo violin (NMP1032) and solo cello (NMP1034)Available on CD and for download, NI6355“I wanted to compose a short piece that “shows off” the player’s many talents: elegant soft playing, rich double stops, virtuosic music, athletic music, driving and passionate music, calm music, etc. I wanted to try to sculpt a short piece - but one with fertile variety of characters all woven together in a tightly integrated and organic composition –so as to illustrate a variety of colors in sublime string playing.”Augusta Read Thomas

Augusta read thomas : Avian Escapades (2016)For woodwind quintetDuration: c. 12 minutesFormat: 40-page A4 saddle stitched score & 5 A4 saddle stitched partsAvailable on CD, NI6355“There are no quotes or paraphrases of any music in Avian Escapades. Every note of the quintet is part of an integrated, wholly original composition. It is to be performed along with dancers when feasible” Augusta Read Thomas

Augusta read thomas : Venus enchanted (2016)For solo violinDuration: c. 5½ minutesFormat: 8-page A4 saddle stitched scoreAlso available for solo viola (NMP1033) and solo cello (NMP1034)Available on CD and for download, NI6355“I wanted to compose a short piece that “shows off” the player’s many talents: elegant soft playing, rich double stops, virtuosic music, athletic music, driving and passionate music, calm music, etc. I wanted to try to sculpt a short piece - but one with fertile variety of characters all woven together in a tightly integrated and organic composition –so as to illustrate a variety of colors in sublime string playing.”Augusta Read Thomas

Classical Music

Classical Music

Classical Music