Ulpirra

*Contemporary Piece.*

Lively, rhythmical and tuneful piece. Makes good use of additive rhythms and subtle thematic variations. Typical of Edwards~~~~~ maninya style. D

1. Ulpirra

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OMP020 Ross Edwards Ulpirra

Ulpirra is a jazzy solo for descant recorder by Ross Edwards called Ulpirra.  The catalogue grades it difficult, probably on account of its lively pave, ever-changing time-signatures (only four different ones) and frequent acciaccaturas, not always close to the notes they grace.  But there are no torturing dynamic demands - just the mark 'F' at the start, and no modern techniques to contend with.  The tempo word is 'Joyfully' and the piece is just that - a joyful jazzy romp lasting about a minute and a half.  The music is neatly constructed, the crisp, pithy phrases uniting to form a jubilant flurry of excitement.

Paul Clark, The Recorder Magazine, Summer 1999