Elegy for Ensemble

by Anne Ku

This page was created on 18 January 2008

Last updated:23 May 2008

Next performance: Final exam in composition on Monday 2 June 2008 at Utrecht Conservatory, Netherlands

Approximate duration: 5.5 to 6 minutes

Dedication: to the loving memory of Ayyub Malik, architect, ceramicist, and thinker

in the programme notes
When I learned of the death of a dear friend in early January 2008, I was overcome by many emotions: shock, denial, disbelief, confusion, numbness, sadness, regret, anger, and grief. The melody and harmonies took on a new meaning during this period of mourning. What words could not express in my online obituary, I tried to weave into the texture and dynamics. It is my hope to get this piece performed in a forthcoming memorial tribute in London where my friend had spent most of his life.

MP3 RECORDING

Second performance on 15 February 2008, at Vredenburg Leeuwenbergh Kerk in Utrecht by Dennis Kersten and Boy Griffoen

Duration: 6'52" including applause
MP3 file size: 15.7 MB

SCORES (PDF)

PLEASE NOTE: as at 29 Jan 2008
I have made it a fuller sound....no bar changes, except time signature of second to last bar is 5/4. Note the dynamic additions and notes.

FINAL SCORES produced for Tuesday 29th Jan 2008 rehearsals:

CONDUCTOR score - landscape orientation 8 pages

SOPRANO SAX - 2 page, portrait orientation like other part scores