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Concerto for flute and orchestra
Concerto for flute and orchestra
Lachlan Skipworth: Concerto for flute and orchestra was written in 2023-2024, especially for Andrew Nicholson, the Principal Flute of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO). Skipworth had previously collaborated with Nicholson on his Flute Sonata (2020).
The world premiere took place on June 21 and 22, 2024, at the Perth Concert Hall. It was performed by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Asher Fisch, with Nicholson as the soloist.
Skipworth sought to distance himself from typical "impressionist" flute textures (mythological themes like Pan or fauns). Instead, he focused on melodic immediacy and rhythmic drive, drawing structural inspiration from the clarinet concertos of Mozart, Weber, and Copland.
The concerto is noted for its layering of orchestral textures, with prominent roles for harp, percussion, and piano. The second movement, Larghetto espressivo, is described as an intimate, introspective dialogue between the flute and violin.
By the time of the premiere, Skipworth was established as a leading Australian composer, having previously won the prestigious Paul Lowin Prize (2016).
Asher Fisch (conductor), West Australian Symphony Orchestra, 2024, Australian Broadcasting Corporation / Orchard
1. Misterioso - Poco allegro - Lento - Agitato - Poco allegro
Asher Fisch (conductor), West Australian Symphony Orchestra, 2024, Australian Broadcasting Corporation / Orchard
2. Larghetto espressivo
Asher Fisch (conductor), West Australian Symphony Orchestra, 2024, Australian Broadcasting Corporation / Orchard
3. Misterioso - Tranquillo
Asher Fisch (conductor), West Australian Symphony Orchestra, 2024, Australian Broadcasting Corporation / Orchard
4. Molto allegro - Presto subito
Skipworth Lachlan
Lachlan Skipworth (1982) is a leading Australian composer based in Perth, Western Australia.
Born in Perth, Skipworth began his musical journey as a clarinettist. He spent his youth in the isolated landscape of Western Australia, which he often cites as a subtle influence on the "openness" of his music. After completing his initial music degree at the University of Western Australia, Skipworth moved to Japan for three years to study the shakuhachi (bamboo flute). This experience fundamentally reshaped his approach to sound, focusing on the "breath" and the manipulation of timbre rather than just melody.
He returned to Australia to complete a PhD at the University of Sydney, studying under esteemed composer Anne Boyd.
His music is characterized by intricate textures, a vivid sense of orchestral color, and a refined use of resonance.
He gained national prominence in 2016 when he won the Paul Lowin Orchestral Prize for his Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra.