Overture: ‘Jupiter’s Fairground’ (1991)

Date of composition: 1991; Duration: c. 12’00; Commissioning body: Odaline de la Martinez for the European Women’s Orchestra; Premiere performance: 1992, St Pancras Church, London; Publisher: Eleanor Alberga

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Jupiter’s Fairground is a concert overture based on the idea of the ancient God, Jupiter. He is viewing the world and humanity, looking down on his dominion from on high with a mixture of pride and amusement.

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