Iain Farrington

Heatwave

for Flute, Oboe and Piano

Aria Editions

ISBN 978-1-907995-53-8

Copyright © 2007 by Iain Farrington, 2011 by Aria Editions

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CONTENTS

1. Hot heads…………………………………………………………………….…. 1

2. Siesta……………………………………………………………………….……….. 13

3. Scorcher………………………………………………………………………...… 21

Heatwave

Heatwave explores the contrasting feelings of a sweltering hot day. The first

movement, Hot heads, depicts the tense, stressful atmosphere caused by

stifling heat. The music is spiky, with ever-changing time signatures. Siesta

has a sultry, lazy and passionate mood, although a chilly breeze briefly passes

through the scene. Finally, Scorcher captures some of the fun and energy of an

outdoor get-together, with the players having the freedom to ‘improvise’ their

part.

The work was first performed by Juliette Bausor (flute), Daniel Bates (oboe)

and Simon Lepper (piano) at the Royal Over-Seas League House, London on

15th November 2006.