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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.
First performed by Robert Irvine in the Volunteers Hall, Galashiels, Scotland, in 1995.
Premiere details
1995 Robert / Volunteers Hall, Galashiels, Scotland
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