Jaliya

Jaliya (1990)

for chamber orchestra

2 fl (+ picc); 2 ob; 2 cl; 2 bsn
2 hn; 2 tpt; 2 tbn
2 perc; pno
strings

Duration: 16 minutes

Commissioned by the Welsh College of Music and Drama with funds supplied by the Welsh Arts Council

Jaliya meaning ‘music of the Jalis’, refers to the hereditary musicians, or ‘jalis’, of north west Africa whose vocal and instrumental music inspired the present work. The score of Jaliya combines elements of the ‘kora’ (African harp) technique and the Islamic influenced vocal characteristics with traditional African drumming patterns.

First performed by the Welsh College of Music and Drama Chamber Orchestra at St David’s Hall, Cardiff on 20 November 1990

Performances

16.11.91	CARDIFF	Sherman Theatre	WCMD Chamber Orchestra
15.11.91	CARDIFF	Sherman Theatre	WCMD Chamber Orchestra
01.06.91	ST DAVID’S	Cathedral	WCMD Chamber Orchestra
30.04.91	CHELTENHAM	Pump Room	WCMD Chamber Orchestra
20.11.90	CARDIFF	St David’s Hall	WCMD Chamber Orchestra

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