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Reaching Out (for Percussion Solo)

From the composer:

In writing Reaching Out I wanted to create a work where the musical argument was based on rhythm, dynamics and phrasing, on a level equal to that of, say, a string quartet, rather than merely exploiting the instruments' tonal characteristics.The inspiration for the title was sparked by suggestions from the work's sponsor, British Telecom, concerning the progress achieved through the expansion of telecommunications in Scotland, and to the islands in particular. The work begins with quiet playing of bongos in the centre of a semicircle; as the music progresses the performer moves to the adjacent drums in both directions, eventually “reaching out” to encompass all the instruments.

Details

Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Publisher Code: M060111969
Publication Date: 09/2001
Pages: 14
Length: 12.00 in.
Width: 9.20 in.
Series: Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music