Taireva (We were talking) (1978–1983)
for viola (or flugelhorn), cello, harpsichord (or prepared piano) and two stereo tapes
African Journal No 5
For Jonathan
Unpublished
Duration: c. 10 minutes
Première
First performance: Thursday 29 November 1984; Purcell Room, London, United Kingdom; Metanoia: Jonathan Impett flugelhorn, Helen Verney cello, Michael Blake prepared piano, John Whiting sound projection.
Programme note
Taireva (meaning ‘We were talking’ or ‘We shall speak out’) is a traditional piece found in the repertoire of Shona mbira players (in the south of Zimbabwe). I have written my own variations on ‘Taireva’ for muted flugelhorn, cello, prepared piano and two stereo tapes, the fifth piece in the cycle ‘African Journal’’.
for viola (or flugelhorn), cello, harpsichord (or prepared piano) and two stereo tapes
African Journal No 5
For Jonathan
Unpublished
Duration: c. 10 minutes
Première
First performance: Thursday 29 November 1984; Purcell Room, London, United Kingdom; Metanoia: Jonathan Impett flugelhorn, Helen Verney cello, Michael Blake prepared piano, John Whiting sound projection.
Programme note
Taireva (meaning ‘We were talking’ or ‘We shall speak out’) is a traditional piece found in the repertoire of Shona mbira players (in the south of Zimbabwe). I have written my own variations on ‘Taireva’ for muted flugelhorn, cello, prepared piano and two stereo tapes, the fifth piece in the cycle ‘African Journal’’.
