Holly Harrison - Splinter
Recorded during COVID when we were unable to perform.
Elder Hall, Saturday 8 November 2020
Conducted by Bryan Griffiths
Recorded by Lachlan Bramble and Ray Thomas
Programme Note by Holly Harrison
In this context, the word ‘Splinter’ means to break into small, sharp fragments, and refers to the way in which the piece is structured as a type of mosaic or stylistic patchwork. Many sections of the piece feature instrument sounds breaking or distorting in some way – whether this be in the extremes of register, wild glissandos, or crunchy chords. The other meaning of ‘splinter’ is as a foreign object within the body. This acts as a metaphor for my experimentation with some lighter, delicate moments, which are not always part of my musical soundworld.
Score available for purchase from Murphy Music Press
Commissioned by consortium, led by David Vickerman San Jose State University