NMO 13040 Between Earth and Sea_DEMO

SALLY BEAMISH

Between Earth and Sea (1997)

Trio for flute, viola and harp

DEMO

Published by: Norsk Musikforlag A/S Postboks 1499, Vika N-0116 Oslo Norway

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Score (A4) and parts (N.M.O 13040/ISMN 979-0-065-12437-7) – on sale

Harp part edited by: Skaila Kanga Typesetting: Jane Wright

Cover design/calligraphy: Christopher Haanes: chaanes@mac.com Printed by: Oslo Sats, Repro & Montasje A/S, Oslo.

Programme note

The piece is based on an ancient Celtic caoine or lament, which has its source in the call of the redshank – a mournful, falling pi-li-li-liu. John Purser, in Scotland´s Music, writes: ‘The redshank was held to represent the transition from life to death, living on the edge of the land on which man lives, and the ocean which represents eternal life.’ Between Earth and Sea is dedicated to the memory of Ellen and Alice Paterson, who lived only a few weeks.

Between Earth and Sea was commissioned by the Nash Ensemble with funds provided by the Nash Concert Society.First performed at the Purcell Room, London on 5th March 1997 by Philippa Davies (flute), Roger Chase (viola) and Skaila Kanga (harp).