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Arc was developed for performance by the BBC Philharmonic as part of spnm’s artistic season 2005/06. The premiere took place at Broadcasting House, Manchester, on 24th November 2005, conducted by James MacMillan. It was recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3.Arc is dedicated to my grandmother, Anne Killen 20/08/1919 – 18/10/2005.
Arc was nominated for and received a special mention at the British Academy Composer Awards 2006 in the orchestral category.
Orchestra: 3(3rd=picc).3(3rd=cor).3(2nd=E-flat, 3rd=bass).3(3rd=cbsn) / 4.3.3.1 / timp 3perc hp / 14.12.10.8.6
Percussion list: 4 Timpani, Snare Drum, Whip, 3 tam-tams: small (6”), medium (12”) and large (36”), Cabasa, Guiro, 5 Woodblocks from high to low, 5 tom toms from very high to low (c. 9” to 24”), Orchestral Bass Drum, Set of Crotales – 1½ octaves from C to G-sharp), Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Marimba.
Duration: 10 minutes
Year: 2005
This piece has only been performed in the UK; other national premieres are available.
Published by Opera Edition Ltd.