Morning Star II is the second in a series of three chamber works by Sydney-based Paul Stanhope which draw on Aboriginal melodies and combines them with minimalist textures to create a conversational and captivating work for both players and audiences.
This work exists in two versions, this edition is the performance parts for flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello.
The pianist plays from the full score book which contains both versions. The performance parts for the oboe version are available here.
Paul Stanhope is a freelance composer based in Sydney, Australia. In his music, Stanhope constructs a personal response to place and time within the context of contemporary culture, and as such he is inspired by a diverse array of material ranging from the topographical through to quirky aspects of popular culture.
