Stephen Pratt
Telling the Tale
Flute (piccolo, alto flute), Clarinet (bass clarinet), percussion, violin, violoncello, piano
Duration, c.12 minutes
Recall an event, then ‘re-tell’ it in different ways: that is the raison d’ętre of Stephen Pratt’s Telling the Tale. As the piece progresses, the focus slips away from the original event to become a lens for other pertinent memories, yet the tale’s basic components are never far from the surface.
Watch Stephen's introduction here:
Watch the world premiere here:
Full score and parts
Music example (pdf)