Tower (2017)

Date of composition: 2017; Duration: 10’00; Commissioning body: Commissioned for the London Mozart Players and the Maggini Quartet by Francis Hornak in memory of David Angel; Premiere performance: 29 October 2017, St John the Evangelist Church, London; Premiere performers: Hilary Davan Wetton/London Mozart Players/Maggini Quartet; Publisher: Eleanor Alberga

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“‘Tower’ is a tribute to David Angel, cherished friend of many, many years. He became my first real friend in this country when we met shortly after my arrival from Jamaica at the Royal Academy of Music where we were students together. He was the violinist in my first serious chamber group, the Alberga Piano Trio. I always admired his profound musicianship and great knowledge of music. David was an endless encourager and enabler to so many people, not least myself, and one perspective of the title is David being a tower of strength to so many.”

Eleanor Alberga, 2017

Instrumentation:

2(picc).2.2.2/2.2.0.0/timp/str + str 4tet solo

Percussion:

4 timpani drums. Tambourine to be placed on one drum. Wooden stick to play side of drum.