Statuesque • 2005
Texts by Gene Scheer
Song & Chamber
Mezzo & Piano or Chamber Ensemble
World Premiere: December 5, 2005
Commissioned by University of Kansas
First Performance: mezzo Joyce Castle, pianist Jake Heggie, and members of the university faculty
Lawrence, KS
Duration: 20’
Resources
1. Henry Moore: Reclining Figure of Elmwood
2. Pablo Picasso: Head of a Woman, 1932
3. Hapshetsut: The Divine Potter
4. Alberto Giacommetti: Standing Woman #2
5. Winged Victory: We’re Through
“The orchestration was crisp and minimal, with the edgy swing of Weill spiced by the rhythmic jauntiness of Bernstein in some sections. The final movement was a tour de force. Statuesque was an invigorating set, with Joyce Castle confidently conveying its sense of serious fun.”
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For mezzo and piano, or with chamber ensemble (flute, clarinet, alto sax, violin, cello, string bass, and piano)