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Muse - a self portrait : for flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano
by Anne Cawrse (2024)
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Work Overview
What is it to be a Muse? History tells of countless women who have served, loved, assisted, and inspired the great artists of the time- often their romantic partners- to creative heights. A necessary and pivotal puzzle piece in the elusive act of creation, too often she becomes a mere footnote once the art is revealed and the author recognised.
The goal of Muse- a self-portrait was to examine what it might be like to be one's own Muse: to draw inspiration from one's own work and journey, to trust that one's view of self is an appropriate catalyst for artistic inspiration, and to recognise that a unique and identifiable artistic voice is a cornerstone of artistic maturity. This truth remains delicate and incredibly fragile. What will people think if I write what I like? Shouldn't I look outward for inspiration… or is it safe to look inward?
Work Details
Year: 2024
Instrumentation: Flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano.
Duration: 11 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Dedication note: Written for and premiered by Syzygy Ensemble, Melbourne
Written for: Syzygy Ensemble
Commission note: Composed in fulfilment of the 2021 Albert H. Maggs Composition Award administered by the University of Melbourne.
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