Musician of the Month
May 2022
Grammy Award nominated, modern British composer,
Anna Clyne
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Anna Clyne: DANCE, I: When you're broken open
Cellist, Inbal Segev, leads this heart-breaking rendition of the first movement of Anna Clyne's 'Dance'.
'Dance' by Rumi
Dance, when you're broken open.
Dance, if you've torn the bandage off.
Dance in the middle of the fighting.
Dance in your blood.
Dance when you're perfectly free.
Anna Clyne: DANCE, II. if you've torn the bandage off
This is the second movement of the five by Anna Clyne.
Can you explain how this movement is different to the first (above)?
Anna Clyne: DANCE, III. in the middle of the fighting
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Anna Clyne: DANCE, IV. in your blood
Anna Clyne: DANCE, V. when you're perfectly free
NZSO: Anna Clyne: Masquerade
WATCH The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs English composer Anna Clyne's Masquerade: a playful, colourful piece based on old English folk tune 'Juice of Barley'.
Anna Clyne: Prince of Clouds
Anna Clyne: Prince of Clouds - Performed by The String Orchestra of Brooklyn
Anna Clyne: Within Her Arms
Elim Chan conducts an ensemble of Philharmonia string players in Anna Clyne’s achingly beautiful Within Her Arms. Clyne’s moving elegy, dedicated to her mother, is a meditation on grief and the search for solace.
Take it further...
Find out more about Anna Clyne's 'Night Ferry' piece and the mural she created on her wall to help her write the music.
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