Flash
Tracklist
1. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Composed by JS Bach/Hassler
2-4. Sechs Minaturen: no's 2,5,6
Composed by Matthias Schmitt
5-7. Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996
Composed by JS Bach
8. Violet's Etude
Composed by Elena Kats-Chernin
9-11. Mikrokosmos:
Variations
Bulgarian Rhythm
Notturno
Composed by Bartók
12. April Revisited
Composed by Stuart Greenbaum
13-15. Album for the Young:
Chorale, Op 68/4
A Little Study, Op 68/14
Mignon, Op 68/5
Composed by Robert Schumann
16. Pierrot the Clown
Composed by Andrea Keller
17-19. Children's Songs: no's 18,1,6
Composed by Chick Corea
20. Mirimba
Composed by Daniel Rojas
21-23. Six Little Pieces & Ballet Suite no 3
La Poupée Mecanique
Lyrical Waltz
Histoire Gaie
Composed by Shostakovich
24. Trance Ripples
Composed by Gerard Brophy
25-27. The First Book for Pianists
An Ancient Dance, op 27/7
A Short Story, op 39/22
A Little Song, op 27/2
Composed by Kabalevsky
28. Marimba Dances (1st movt)
Composed by Ross Edwards
29-31. Album for the Young, Op 39
Daydream
Old French Song
Mamma
Morning Prayer
Composed by Tchaikovsky
32. Flash
Composed by Matthew Hindson
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About
Flash is Claire’s 2nd recording for Tall Poppies - a charming compilation of miniatures for the marimba. Inspired by her formative musical years as a pianist and her two young daughters, Claire has chosen a program of new and transcribed gems for the mellow sonorities of the grand five octave marimba. The Australian works have, in the most part, been written especially for the project, and these sit cheek-by-jowl with transcriptions of well-known children’s piano pieces by Bach, Bartók, Corea, Kabalevsky, Schumann and Tchaikovsky. New works for the marimba have been written by Claire’s long-term friends and collaborators Elena Kats-Chernin, Stuart Greenbaum, Andrea Keller, Daniel Rojas and Matthew Hindson - their works are true gifts to Claire, marimba players of the future and future listeners of this CD.
"This recording seems to be something else, though - a chance to have a more personal insight into what has shaped Edwardes's musical life.” Houston Dunleavy, Music Forum
"The piece rounds off not just a fine and versatile instrument, but one of the great performers that we have in Australia. This recording is for anyone serious about new Australian music.” Houston Dunleavy, Music Forum
"Percussionists are a resourceful bunch. Not only must they master an endless battery of instruments (there will always be new objects to hit), they're often required to build their repertoire from scratch. Here Claire Edwardes sets out to expand the range of short pieces available for marimba by arranging various piano miniatures alongside newly-composed Australian works. It's a win-win: Aussies get more exposure and percussionists get a whole lot more music to play.” Julian Day, Limelight
"Edwardes colours everything she plays with exuberance, intelligence and sensitivity and offers us here a great percussion primer.” Julian Day, Limelight
"This is a truly entertaining CD and one that will surprise many listeners who may have thought this instrument lacked variety.” Steven Moffat, Manly Daily
"The high energy, pulsating drive and virtuosic sweeps in Matthew Hindson’s Flash make this a really engaging and standout piece. Edwardes plays a 5-octave marimba and the disc was recorded at City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney. She is a most consummate performer who is able to bring flair and passion to all her performances.” Barry Walmsley