UNCANNY VALE

for reed quintet

2020

Duration: 10 minutes

Instrumentation

Oboe (= cor anglais)

Clarinet

Soprano saxophone

Bass clarinet

Bassoon

Notes

Awarded the Calefax Composition Competition 2020

‘Uncanny Vale is a compact work that combines long melodic lines with energetic outbursts. The piece is a lively and engaging conversation for 5: whirlwinds alternate with lyrical passages, in which the individual players take the lead in turn. The jury was impressed by the excellent – often virtuosic and detailed – instrumental writing.’

Jury of the Calefax Composers Competition 2020