James Judd, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - Peter Sculthorpe: Earth Cry Piano Concerto (2004)

This recording of music by Tasmanian-born Peter Sculthorpe contains works that are related to the unique social climate and physical characteristics of the Pacific region. Earth Cry for didgeridoo and orchestra is a straightforward and melodious work whose four parts comprise quick, ritualistic music framed by slower music of a supplicatory nature and an extended coda. The Piano Concerto, written within the European concert tradition, is in one continuous movement, consisting of five sections with musical ideas from the ancient court music of Japan and the Balinese gamelan. From Oceania is composed in what is known as Sculthorpe’s Sun Music style, in which the orchestra is treated like a giant percussion instrument.

Tracklist:

1. William Barton, Didgeridoo / NZSO, James Judd - Earth Cry (1986) [13:56]
2. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, James Judd - Memento Mori (1993) [14:31]
3. Tamara Anna Cislowska, Piano / NZSO, Judd - Piano Concerto (1983) [21:19]
4. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, James Judd - From Oceania (1970/2003) [05:30]
5. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, James Judd - Kakadu (1988 ) [15:37]

Performers: William Barton, Didgeridoo; Tamara Anna Cislowska, Piano
Orchestra: New Zealand Symphony
Conductor: James Judd
Composer: Peter Sculthorpe

Recorded at Wellington Town Hall, New Zealand, 10th-12th September 2003.