Hoqay Anti (2013)

Instrumentation: 2 flute, 2 oboe, 2 clarinet, 2 alto saxophone, 2 bassoon; horn, trumpet, 2 trombone, bass trombone, tuba; Violin 1, Violin 2, viola, cello, double bass; piano; timpani, bass drum, marimba, vibraphone, marimba, side drum, cymbals (percussion instruments can be substituted)

Not performed

Duration: c. 8’

The composition is in the style of Scott Joplin’s Piano Rags, and is based upon three South African folk songs (of which the words are in Afrikaans). It is not easy to recognise the original folk songs. The piece is a brisk Rondo of which the refrain is upbeat and lively. During the episodes some orchestra members change places with others, in order to create a lively interaction that matches the music. I have written “rules of the game” for the interaction, but these can be adapted, or new rules can be invented. It is also possible to perform the composition as a standard orchestral work, with every musician remaining in place.