In October 2014, this new orchestral piece, commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra, was premiered in Australia. The pice is 18 minutes long and features 2 flutes, 1 or 2 tanpuras, an amplified upright piano, chamber organ/sampler keyboard, & a string orchestra.
After Radiohead's tour in support of The King of Limbs ended in Australia in 2012, Jonny travelled to India, later explaining that "the space in Indian classical music and the textures were a big influence on the commission".
After Radiohead's tour in support of The King of Limbs ended in Australia in 2012, Jonny travelled to India, later explaining that "the space in Indian classical music and the textures were a big influence on the commission".
Information from the Faber Music website:
Description: 2 flutes, 1 or 2 tanpuras, amplified upright piano, chamber organ/sampler keyboard, & string orchestra (10 vlns, 3 vlas, 3 vlcs, 1 db)Duration: 18
Genres: Solo Instruments with Orchestra, String Orchestra
Instrumentation: 2 flutes - 1/2 tanpuras - amplified upright pno (=chamber organ, or sampler keyboard) - strings (5 5 3 3 1)
Commission: Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra
First Performance: 2.10.2014, National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland: Richard Tognetti/Australian Chamber Orchestra