
| Product Code: | RMD1428 |
| Publishers Number: | RMD1428 |
| Language: | English |
| Condition: | New |
As a composer, Douglas focuses on choral works in particular, and he has also written and arranged music for schools. As a performer Douglas has sung on numerous television and radio broadcasts and appeared on recordings for several labels, including Abbey, Priory and ASC records. For several years he was also a member of the William Byrd Singers directed by Stephen Wilkinson.
Circus Parade was composed for Fizz@50 and is a fun and engaging work which is ideally suited to the intermediate bassist. Remaining in bass clef…
Circus Parade depicts a scene where the circus has arrived in town and the performers put on an entertaining street parade. Musically, the march-like nature of the parade is balanced with a playful and comical atmosphere. The light-hearted melodic writing in the double bass is combined with colourful harmonic material in the piano, which incorporates the subtle use of polytonality in places.
[Programme note by Douglas Mason]
Circus Parade was premiered at Wells Cathedral School (Somerset, UK) on Sunday 2 October 2011 by Joe Prindl (double bass) and Gemma Beeson (piano).
Circus Parade was composed for Fizz@50, a project in 2010 to celebrate the 50th birthday of bassist-composer David Heyes, founder of Recital Music, in 2010. Fifty composers around the world were invited to write a piece for double bass and piano, ideally lasting around three minutes and aimed at a school-age bassist. The commission fee was a bottle of champagne.
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