Abstract
The title of this piece refers to a phrase from T.S. Elliott's 'Burnt Norton:' 'At the still point, there the dance is.' This idea has resonances in many spiritual traditions, and in this work Korean and Western traditions are drawn upon. A plainchant Sanctus (XI) forms a loose cantus firmus, and a short falling motif from the Korean Salpuri dance recurs throughout. A still point is embodied in the held notes, and as the melody weaves around them, tonal centres come in and out of focus, hinting at stillness behind the flux.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Grosvenor Place, N.S.W. |
| Publisher | Australian Music Centre |
| Size | 1 score (9 pages) ; 30 cm., Duration 7 minutes |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- composition (music)