Larry Sitsky: De Profundis
Features 'De Profundis' based on texts by Oscar Wilde, in addition to 'Violin Concerto No.2', 'Fantasia No.2' and 'Petra'.
Oscar Wilde's text for 'De Profundis' written in the dark days following his trial inspired Sitsky's illuminating and intense musical interpretation. Baritone Lyall Bevan, percussionist Graeme Leak, the Petra and Canberra School of Music String Quartets give superb performances of this intense work.
In addition this disc features the 'Violin Concerto No.2' which was inspired by the writings of the influential philosopher Gurdjieff and juxtaposes the musical languages of the East and West.
It also includes two compositions for piano performed by the composer: 'Fantasia No.2' and 'Petra'.
Artist
Larry Sitsky
Larry Sitsky's activities as a composer, pianist, writer, broadcaster and teacher place him inevitably to the fore among today's ambassadors of contemporary Australian piano music. Through his work to date he has made a significant contribution to the Australian music tradition.
Press quote
“As is the case with the other pieces on this disc, 'De Profundis' receives an exemplary performance.”
— Opera Australia
Audio preview
Track Listing
- The bitterness of disgrace 3:33
- The letter 3:14
- Oscar reflects on his former greatness 2:09
- The rebuke (Melodrama) 2:26
- New understanding 2:23
- Suffering: The other half of life 2:38
- Resolution 6:05
- Dolce, rubato 4:33
- Allegro 1:34
- Allegretto 4:17
- Andantino-allegro 3:14
- Andante con moto 3:58
- Allegretto-allegro 1:41
- Larghetto 3:15
- Fantasia No. 2 Larry Sitsky 9:38
- Petra Larry Sitsky 4:48
De Profundis Larry Sitsky
Gurdjieff: Violin Concerto No. 2 Larry Sitsky
Performers
- Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra · tracks 8—14
- Petra String Quartet · tracks 1—7
- Larry Sitsky · piano · tracks 15 and 16
- Lyall Bevan · baritone · tracks 1—7
- Graeme Leak · percussion · tracks 1—7
- Omri Hadari · conductor · tracks 8—14
- Jan Sedivka · violin · tracks 8—14
Where to buy
Larry Sitsky: De Profundis is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through
Apple Music.
Larry Sitsky: De Profundis is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.
Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.
Product details
This recording project has been assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 59 minutes 26 seconds
- Thanks to
- Australia Council
- Release date
- 1989
- Copyright
- © 1989 Move Records
- Phonogram
- ℗ 1989 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Classical, Orchestral, Vocal
- Catalogue number
- MD 3084
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574308426
