Tidal Iterations (Audio, 2019)

These pieces were written in relation to the tidal movements in an estuary. Ideas of reiteration and superimposition are explored by way of using a single melodic motif and placing it in different relationships in terms of pitch and time to reflect the changes in flow, direction and height in regards to the tides.

Initially written as a string quartet, then for clarinet, piano and cello (Plus/Minus) and for medium sized ensemble. I am currently writing an iteration for solo viola.

Tidal Iteration 2 was performed on 6th June 2019 by Plus Minus Ensemble in a workshop at Bath Spa University.

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Mark Knoop - piano

Alice Purton - cello

Vicky Wright - clarinet

I have been working on a series of pieces informed by the tides in the Severn estuary. The next piece will essentially be a canon taking information from tide charts from five locations along the estuary, the piece echoes the relative movement of water along the river. The parts which describe the height and flow of the water move in and out of phase with each other. The listener can affect how this phasing is heard as they move between performers and so change the location of the central point of focus.