Gala Water
For solo cello
Composition Date: 1994
Duration: 10'
Information:
Commissioned by Galashiels Arts Association and first performed by Robert Irvine in the Volunteers Hall, Galashiels, Scotland, in 1995
Programme Note:
Gala Water was written in 1994 for Robert Irvine. It was commissioned by Galashiels Arts Association and uses a local folk tune, 'Braw, Braw Lads of Gala Water', part of which is heard at the end following a set of variations which embrace a range of emotions.
Available Recordings:
Robert Irvine, cello (2002) - YouTube:
Bridging the Day (2001)
Sally Beamish (piano)
Robert Irvine (cello)
Featuring:
- Gala Water (1994) for cello solo
- Bridging the Day (1998) for cello and piano
- Entre Chien et Loup (1979) for piano solo
- Lullaby for Owain (1985) for piano solo
- Kyle Song (1993) for piano solo
- Iasg (1993) for cello and piano
- The Wise Maid (2000) for cello solo
- Sonata for Cello and Piano (1999-2000)
BIS 2001