Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This Composing for Piano scheme began life as a scheme writing for Hardanger Fiddle in November 2021. The six composers worked with the inspirational Clare Salaman to write new works for this amazing instrument. Clare was already receiving treatment for cancer but she wanted to continue sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge with a new generation of composers. Tragically, Clare passed away in January of this year.
The composers were all profoundly affected by Clare's passion, expertise and commitment, and they would like to to take the opportunity to dedicate their compositions in memory of Clare.
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Psappha's 'Composing For…' schemes began back in 2013 and have supported the creation of more than 160 new works to date. The aim of the scheme is to give emerging composers direct access to one of Psappha’s core musicians over an extended period of 8 – 10 months. Through a series of one to one workshops the composer and musician get to know each other personally and musically and a new work is created through this collaboration.
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Benjamin Powell - Piano
Tim Williams - Producer and Editor
Leighton Moody - Director of Photography
Rob Kelledy - Sound recording and Mastering
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Quiver is a blues-inspired piece which explores the piano’s resonance. Alternating meters along with the use of octaves in the upper register create a sense of brightness and propulsion from the outset. The piano’s resonant capabilities gradually become more prominent through the use of increasingly colourful harmonies. Relentless rhythmic activity, increased chromaticism and larger registral spans eventually drive the piece towards an emphatic climax, where the pulsating material finally gives way to rich, sonorous chords. Freed from rhythmical constraints, Quiver concludes on a more expressive note and alludes to some of the earlier motivic ideas with greater freedom and sensitivity.
Learn more about Murrough: murroughconnolly.com
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Psappha is grateful for the support its ‘Composing For…’ programme receives from: Arts Council England; PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner scheme; Fidelio Charitable Trust; RVW Trust; and the Granada Foundation.
This Composing for Piano scheme began life as a scheme writing for Hardanger Fiddle in November 2021. The six composers worked with the inspirational Clare Salaman to write new works for this amazing instrument. Clare was already receiving treatment for cancer but she wanted to continue sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge with a new generation of composers. Tragically, Clare passed away in January of this year.
The composers were all profoundly affected by Clare's passion, expertise and commitment, and they would like to to take the opportunity to dedicate their compositions in memory of Clare.
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Psappha's 'Composing For…' schemes began back in 2013 and have supported the creation of more than 160 new works to date. The aim of the scheme is to give emerging composers direct access to one of Psappha’s core musicians over an extended period of 8 – 10 months. Through a series of one to one workshops the composer and musician get to know each other personally and musically and a new work is created through this collaboration.
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Benjamin Powell - Piano
Tim Williams - Producer and Editor
Leighton Moody - Director of Photography
Rob Kelledy - Sound recording and Mastering
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Quiver is a blues-inspired piece which explores the piano’s resonance. Alternating meters along with the use of octaves in the upper register create a sense of brightness and propulsion from the outset. The piano’s resonant capabilities gradually become more prominent through the use of increasingly colourful harmonies. Relentless rhythmic activity, increased chromaticism and larger registral spans eventually drive the piece towards an emphatic climax, where the pulsating material finally gives way to rich, sonorous chords. Freed from rhythmical constraints, Quiver concludes on a more expressive note and alludes to some of the earlier motivic ideas with greater freedom and sensitivity.
Learn more about Murrough: murroughconnolly.com
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LEARN MORE AND FOLLOW PSAPPHA
Website: psappha.com
Subscribe to Psappha's Enewsletter: shorturl.at/ryFGO
Twitter: twitter.com/PsapphaEnsemble
Facebook: facebook.com/psappha.ensemble
Instagram: instagram.com/psapphaensemble
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Psappha is grateful for the support its ‘Composing For…’ programme receives from: Arts Council England; PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner scheme; Fidelio Charitable Trust; RVW Trust; and the Granada Foundation.
