Pilgrimado

 The title of this work is taken from the world’s most widely spoken constructed language, Esperanto. This language was created with the intention of becoming a universal second language and is currently the only such language that has a population of native speakers.

When discussing the composition of this work with violist Ariel Postmus, for whom it was written, a mutual adoration of Scandinavian culture was a prominent part of our exchange. As such it seemed appropriate to write a piece that journeyed in and from that area of our global fascination.

Work Details

Year: 2021

Instrumentation: Viola, fixed media.

Duration: 6 min.

Difficulty: Advanced

Written for: Ariel Postmus

Commission note: Commissioned by The ANAM Set, Australian National Academy of Music

First performance: by Ariel Postmus — 19 Oct 21. Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne