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Charles IVES The Unanswered Question
Richard MILLS Percussion Symphony (World Premiere)
Ethel SMYTH The Wreckers: On the Cliffs of Cornwall
Edward ELGAR Enigma Variations
Benjamin Northey conductor
Brian Maloney percussion
François Combémorel percussion
Alex Timcke timpani and percussion
Elgar’s Enigma Variations was his breakthrough masterpiece, and this deeply personal musical tribute brought him international fame. Benjamin Northey opens this concert with Charles Ives’ hauntingly atmospheric The Unanswered Question before WASO’s brilliant percussion section steps into the spotlight for the world premiere of Richard Mills’ Percussion Symphony. Ethel Smyth’s stormy and cinematic On the Cliffs of Cornwall completes a program of musical secrets and revelations.
Richard Mills’ Percussion Symphony commissioned for WASO by Geoff Stearn. François Combémorel supported by Jim & Freda Irenic. Alex Timcke supported by Jean & Peter Stokes.
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About the artists
Benjamin Northey
Brian Maloney
François Combémorel
Alex Timcke
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