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In Transition (duos: flute, cello)

by Zinia Chan (2018)

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The Australian Music Centre's catalogue does not include any recordings or sheet music of this work. This entry is for information purposes only.

It is listed in our catalogue because an event featuring a performance of this work was included in our calendar of Australian music. Details of this performance are listed below.

Work Overview

In Transition draws inspiration from the Grainger Museum Courtyard and uses the open roof as a representation of a spacecraft with a window to the "universe". Stillness is represented through a lone passenger's confinement and willingness to return to their bare essential at the reward of reaching Planet Perfection. This piece follows the individual's transition, concluding before their arrival, with the journey explored through mimicking sounds of droning mechanics and glissandi. Emotions that are also explored include the possible dread, excitement, certainty, or even contentment the traveler could feel as they experience the interim of going towards the unknown. Upon arrival, if the individual can only contribute perfection to Utopia, can they maintain their identity?

Work Details

Year: 2018

Instrumentation: Flute (piccolo), cello, live electronics.

Duration: 5 min.

Dedication note: Written for PERFECTION Exhibition

Commission note: Commissioned by Science Gallery Melbourne, Grainger Museum & Melbourne School of Design

Performances of this work

14 Dec 2024: at Hold Your Own | Brisbane Music Festival (FourthWall Arts). Featuring Alex Raineri.

14 Dec 2024: at Hold Your Own | Brisbane Music Festival (FourthWall Arts). Featuring Gemma Kneale.

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