LURELY’S DELIGHT (score & parts)

The composition is written for solo flute accompanied by an eight-part flute ensemble. In the ensemble flute 1 doubles on picc. and flutes 7 and 8 double on alto. If there are not enough altos then part 7 can be played on normal flute (an alternative part has been provided).
The ensemble can be 8 single players, or a multiple thereof as long as balance can be achieved where the solo flute is still audible. It was premiered in 2006 by Philippa Davies on solo flute, accompanied by a large flute choir of mainly amateur players.
Inspired by the striking horizontally layered rocks of Orkney, I began crafting a piece that captures the essence of the landscape through its ensemble parts. The introduction of a free solo section emerged from the image of someone peeking over a rock, evoking the legend of Lorelei - an enchanting figure perched above the Rhine, whose beauty and song mesmerised sailors, leading them to their doom. The very name Lorelei, stemming from the words 'luren' (to peer) and 'lei' (rock), became my central muse. The historical spelling, lureley, further hinted at her ability to lure, enhancing her mystique. However, I deliberately steered clear of the typical 19th-century portrayal of a tragic femme fatale. Instead, I reimagined her as a figure who revels in bewitching and pursuing her unsuspecting victims, thus giving birth to the concept of 'Lurely's Delight.'

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