Juliet Palmer Photo: Supplied
Juliet Palmer writes:
“Bout is inspired by the sport of women’s boxing. In an interview with Canadian boxing pioneer Savoy ‘Kapow’ Howe, I was struck by her detailed demonstration of the inner monologue of a fighter. Melodic and rhythmic material from her words insinuate themselves into the piece, along with referee’s whistles, counts and bells, training routines and the dogged persistence of the fighter.”
Performed by members of Auckland Chamber Orchestra conducted by Peter Scholes at a Composer Portrait concert devoted to the music of Juliet Palmer.
Donald Nicholls (bass clarinet), Paul McIvor (electric guitar), Jenny Raven (percussion), Miranda Adams (violin), Evgeny Lanchtchikov (double bass), Blas Gonzalez (piano)
Recorded by RNZ Concert, Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Auckland, 20 October 2019
Sound engineer: Adrian Hollay
