SATORU IKEDA
Water Bubbling
Duration: 5'
Solos:
organ
Water Bubbling
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Work introduction
Several motifs from the "Water Music" appear in this work, which seems to illustrate many water "features", not just bubbling, but flowing, cascading, freezing, evaporating, drenching…. The music is one of eight brand new works selected from the 98 international entries to the Handel-Inspired Composition Competition, played on the 1998 chamber organ (one manual, no pedals) by Goetze and Gwynn, a reproduction of a mid-eighteenth-century instrument owned by Charles Jennens ("librettist" of Messiah), commissioned by the Handel House Museum.
"Water Bubbling" is a captivating piece composed by Satoru Ikeda. A whimsical title that evokes images of bubbling streams and playful water. The music captures the essence of Handel's spirit, infusing it with freshness and imagination. This piece invites us to explore the interplay between tradition and innovation, celebrating Handel's enduring influence. Paul Ayres' skillful performance brings this piece to life, making it a standout track on the album.
Dedicated to Paul Ayres.
The CD which contains the work: "Handel-Inspired" PRIORY [PRCD 894] (Paul Ayres, organ)
- First performances
on Wednesday 18th April 2007
at St George's Church Hanover Square, London
on Monday 14th May 2007
at St Pancras Parish Church
London Festival of Contemporary Church Music: new music for chamber organ, inspired by Handel
on Wednesday 19th September 2007
at All Saints' Parish Church, Hertford
music by Bach and Handel, with new pieces inspired by these masters of the High Baroque