Kate Moore
Kate Moore Rose of roses, flower of flowers (world premiere) + selected works, performed by Ensemble Offspring
Kate Moore is an internationally acclaimed composer. Her works are performed by Asko|Schönberg, Bang on a Can, Icebreker, Slagwerk Den Haag, Ensemble Offspring, the Australian String Quartet, The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and Groot Omroepkoor, among others. Rose of roses, flower of flowers (world premiere) is inspired by the ‘cantigas de Santa Maria’ a collection of 13th century songs commissioned by Alfonso X, it is a modern day cantiga. Intoxicated by the aroma of the rose, the nightingale, pierced with a thorn, sings itself to death.
Kate Moore – Fern (quartet + backing track) 12′
Kate Moore – Blackbird Song (trio) 9’30
Kate Moore – Synaesthesia Suite (violin solo + backing track) 19′
Kate Moore – Joyful Melodies (vibraphone solo) 13′
Kate Moore – Rose of roses, flower of flowers (violin, flute, clarinet, percussion + backing track) 5’ WORLD PREMIERE