| Accession Number | AWM2018.404.79 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Sound |
| Measurement | 4 min 29 sec |
| Object type | Digital audio file |
| Physical description | wave |
| Maker |
Hicks, Alan Latham, Chris |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, North Shore, Narremburn |
| Date made | 2018 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
| Source credit to | Latham, Chris |
[Sound recording] Dead March in Saul
Description
Recording of the instrumental piece titled 'Dead March in Saul', created as part of the Music and the First World War project. Music composed by George Frederic Handel. Produced by Chris Latham, with Alan Hicks on piano. This recording was made at Flat Rock Studios, Sydney, on 17 July 2018. The work is performed in the spirit of the time with some changes made for the modern ear.
Chris Latham, producer of this recording, notes: 'This is a classic First World War ceremonial piece for funerals. It is more famous in military circles than in the concert world and has been performed by many bands. It is a half-speed march that opens as softly as possible. It is incredibly slow and is most dignified. It is all about military restraint and is very formal. With a band, this is quite a powerful experience. It is written in C major by Handel and doesn't use a big orchestra but has a big fat sound that is surprisingly powerful.'
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[Sound recording] Dead March in Saul