Informationen zu "Tony Osborne True Grit Double Bass Quartet"
Verlag: Recital Music
Verlagsnummer: RM750
EAN: 9790570457502
ISMN: M-57045-750-2
Beschreibung
Tony Osborne writes: 'True Grit was written to mark the centenary of the
birth of legendary Hollywood star, John Wayne (1907-1979), and is named after
one of his most memorable, oscar-winning films. The slow-talking giant,
nicknamed 'The Duke', played many roles that portrayed people in positions of
trust and authority, and facing danger - solid, reliable and compassionate,
but usually risking life and limb to uphold right and honour, with a rallying
sense of purpose. The music seeks to reflect this mix of tense drama,
fighting spirit, dignity and adventure. The galloping opening takes us right
into the dusty trails of the Wild West, which were familiar territory
throughout his career. A confident theme spells out the driving nature of
whatever kind of mission his characters took on. A more defiant and
questioning section signified his more light-hearted and rousing moments. The
themes return with more punchy rhythms and in different keys leading to a
closing statement of the opening motif that charges relentlessly to close the
piece back on the dusty trail.' True Grit was premiered at St. John's
Church, Horsington (Somerset) by David Heyes, Sarah Buckley, Kate Palmer and
Kirstie Wilson, as part of the 2007 Wells Double Bass Weekend. Tony
Osborne is an important educationalist and prolific composer who has made a
significant and unique contribution to the double bass repertoire over the
past 35 years. His solo music for young bassists is included by many
international examination boards, and his many ensembles pieces are performed
at workshops and concerts throughout the world. Tony Osborne notes the
influences of Gershwin, Copland and Bernstein, alongside some of the Russian
masters, on his music, which he combines with a jazzy, rhythmic and energetic
style that has been popular with players and audiences worldwide. Born in
1947 into a musical family, Tony Osborne studied at the Royal Academy of
Music (London) with John Walton (double bass) and Richard Stoker
(composition), and divides a busy career between composing, teaching and
performing. A very prolific composer and arranger, Tony's original
compositions include works in almost every genre, notably Chaconne
Syncopations and Wainwright's Ways for brass quintet, Celebration Fanfare for
brass ensemble, the musical A Fine Time for Wine, a beautiful and dramatic
Requiem and many works for string orchestra. In 2001 Tony Osborne was
elected an ARAM (Associate of the Royal Academy of Music) for his pioneering
and important work for double bass, and has been a featured composer at
Bass-Fest for the past decade. He was a very successful BIBF
Composer-in-residence in 2002-3 and wrote a number of impressive and
innovative works for the project. He has been a judge for the British
Composer Awards over the past few years and has been a judge for the BIBF
Composition Competition since 1999. Recital Music held a concert of Tony
Osborne's music in 2012, to celebrate the composer's 65th birthday, and has
formulated a 10-year project to publish all his works for double bass.
www.tony-osborne.com
