SONGS FROM THE FOREST – Duo for 2 guitars / Duo for guitar and percussion / Trio for 2 guitars and double bass
Duration – 7:00

Duo for 2 guitars –
Score – $25+GST / Set of parts -$60+GST

Duo for guitar and percussion –
Score – $30+GST / Set of parts – $60+GST

Trio for 2 guitars and double bass –
Score – $25+GST / Set of parts – $60+GST

For score and part purchase please view the print music catalogue or click here to email your order

Songs from the forest was commissioned by guitarist Timothy Kain for the Kain/Williams guitar duo in 1994.
The commission followed from a collaboration involving Nigel Westlake & Tim Kain in John William’s “Attacca” band, which toured the U.K & Australia in 1992.
In a single movement, the work begins & ends with an energetic interplay between the two guitars as they engage in a playful dialogue, swapping melody & flamboyant rhythmic gestures.
By contrast, the central section, marked “free & expressive” is a lyrical interlude, somewhat wistful in nature.
The popularity of “Songs from the Forest” amongst performers has resulted in a number of extended adaptations of the piece including a duo for guitar & percussion, & a trio for 2 guitars & double bass.