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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (2021) for two actor/singers and string quartet c. 30 minutes

Dramatic adaptation and direction by Sandie Eldridge. Based on the children's book by Mem Fox.

Premiered in the Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House, April-May 2021. Exclusive Performing Rights held by the Australian Chamber Orchestra until 2023.

Paul Stanhope · Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge - Audio only

 

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There's a Sea in my Bedroom (2019) for actor and String Quintet (1.1.1.1.1) c. 23 minutes

Dramatic adaptation and direction by Tim McGarry. Based on the children's book by Margaret Wild.
Performing rights held by the Australian Chamber Orchestra until May 2022.

Paul Stanhope · Theres A Sea In My Bedroom (Audio Only)

 

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Three Lorca Songs for Soprano and Piano Trio (2014-2016) c.15 mins.
soprano, violin, cello and piano
1. Song for the Moon 2. Madrigals 3. Song of the Seven Maidens

Texts by Garcia Lorca trans. into English.
Recorded on album Oranges under the Full Moon by the UQ Chamber Players.

 

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Love Lines – Cabaret Songs for Soprano and Ensemble (2007-2009) c. 20 mins

soprano, clarinet in Bb (doubling bass clarinet), violin, cello and piano

In seven movements. Texts by various authors in English.
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Songs for the Shadowland for Soprano, winds and piano (1999-2001) c. 15 mins.

soprano, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn and piano.

In four movements. Texts in English by Oodgeroo Noonuccal.

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Sea Chronicles for Soprano and String Quartet (1998) c. 18 mins.

In five movements. Texts in English by various Australian poets.

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