Round Roads: a symphonic poem for six ensembles

摘要

Round Roads was composed for the first gathering of the Six Pack Symphony, a modular orchestra comprising six ensembles: The Brodksy Quartet, The David Chesworth Ensemble, Topology, Wood, Continuum Sax, and Clocked Out Duo. Composed in Canberra, the work is a study of the city with three strands of influence. Firstly, the composer's Canberra childhood has an impact on the musical thinking. Secondly, the fire-damaged landscape surrounding Canberra is portrayed. Thirdly, the grandiose speech-making of Canberra's federal politicians is reflected.