Abstract
Public performances Inverness Cathedral and theatrical production in Temple Church, London with John Tomlinson, Freddie Tong etc. local choirs and school choirs; Mahler Players conducted by Tomas Leakey & Orpheus Sinfonia conducted by Peter Selwyn.
RESEARCH AREA: orchestral reduction; intensive research into Wagner’s orchestral technique; maintaining the famous ‘lit from behind’ luminosity of the original score; symbolism and semiotic function of timbre ‘in such a way that colour itself becomes action’ (Adorno); orchestral texture and balance: almost every single instrumental combination has been reconstructed with the intention of creating sonic results which so closely resemble the original score that even connoisseurs cannot detect the difference. This has been commented on by performers, audience and reviewers.
RESEARCH AREA: orchestral reduction; intensive research into Wagner’s orchestral technique; maintaining the famous ‘lit from behind’ luminosity of the original score; symbolism and semiotic function of timbre ‘in such a way that colour itself becomes action’ (Adorno); orchestral texture and balance: almost every single instrumental combination has been reconstructed with the intention of creating sonic results which so closely resemble the original score that even connoisseurs cannot detect the difference. This has been commented on by performers, audience and reviewers.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | In preparation - 2026 |