The Clockmaker
The Clockmaker
For Bass Recorder and Electronic Track | Commissioned by Alicia Crossley
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
“The Clockmaker” explores a fantastical sound world, rich with steampunk imagery, in which the bass recorder sings, floats and races with the mechanical forces around it. A fast rhythmic pattern of five plus six propels the instrument forward through the opening section, and is revisited in the blistering finale where the recorder must race against time to reach the finish line. In the centre of the work there is a meditative cadenza accompanied by bells and undulating chords, a place where time has been lost.
18 March 2022
‘Bass Instinct’ the album and concert welcomed us wholeheartedly, inimitably back to celebrate innately excellent local musical instincts. It intoned feelings various in a voice only the bass recorder can provide.
-Paul Nolan | Review by Sydney Arts Guide
Bass Instincts
The bass recorder is an exquisite instrument that has evolved from its humble consort roots into a virtuosic solo instrument. It possesses a beautifully deep, earthy tone, with mellow and haunting characteristics. Alicia Crossley, one of Australia's leading recorder players, presents an exciting program of new Australian works.
The instrument sings with a natural lyricism that can effortlessly morph into agitated and textural soundscapes. It is these unique musical qualities that are embraced and showcased in the compositions created for Bass Instincts.
With diverse compositions written by some of Australia’s leading female composers, Bass Instincts explores the instinctual musicality, versatility and virtuosity of this unique instrument.
