excerpt :

"Oscillations" for piano duo (244K)

performed by :

"Australian Virtuosi"
Michael Kieran Harvey & Bernadette Harvey - Balkus - pianos

about "Oscillations"................

A single repeated idea oscillates between the two pianos, and is tensed in a playful dialogue. It builds in momentum and unfolds into less static material that draws, and is inspired by, the telepathic musical communication and uncanny chemistry that I have witnessed on a number of occasions between Michael and Bernadette in their performances. The piece is a single ten-minute movement and is dedicated to Michael and Bernadette.

Oscillations for two pianos was commissioned by Australian Virtuosi with the assistance of the Australia Council, the commonwealth Government arts funding and advisory body: