Binna Burra Dreaming

PERFORMANCE NOTES

Binna Burra Dreaming for 'cello and piano is a contemporary, yet listenable work.

The title of the work is taken from the aboriginal name for 'where the beech tree grows'.

The work is in one movement and through-composed in several sections in various modal minor tonalities and varying time signatures.

The piece begins with a cello figure representing the sound of a digeridoo chanting 'binna burra'. The 'beech tree grows' motif appears throughout the work in different guises.

Apart from the melodies, there are intriguing rhythms and contemporary jazz harmonies.

For a more detailed description of the performance notes, please click here to view a pdf version.

Binna Burra is available from the Australian Music Centre, RRP $26.70. http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/artist/brandman-margaret