Il Pastorale, l’Urbano e il Suburbano (Satirical Cantata)

Matthew King (Composer)

Research output: Non-textual formComposition

Abstract

A comic Handelian Pastoral Ode (libretto by Alasdair Middleton) written in the form of a combative discussion between the countryside (soprano) and the town (tenor) with children's chorus mediating between the two. The discussion becomes increasingly animated until, at the end of the piece, the full ensemble of singers come together to sing the praises of Suburbia.

Composed for soprano, tenor, flute, saxophone/bass clarinet, violin, cello, harpsichord, theorbo, SATB chorus and electronics, commissioned by the Brook Street Band, first performed at Aldeburgh July 2015.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventWorld Premiere - Britten Studio, Snape Maltings, United Kingdom
Duration: 10 Jul 201510 Jul 2015

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