Melody
Skempton, Howard
About the work
The piece was first performed by John Tilbury, and Susan Bradshaw , on 2 pianos, Goldsmiths College, London, 1981. It was written in memory of the victims of the Deptford fire.
First Performance: John Tilbury, Susan Bradshaw (2 pianos), Goldsmiths College, London, 1981
Technical notes
The piece consists of alternating 8/8 and 5/8 bars. The instrumentation is unspecified, and it may be played on pianos, by a solo melody instrument, or by any type of ensemble.