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Animal Parade (complete) for organ solo - Iain Farrington

Animal Parade (Complete suite for organ solo) - Iain Farrington Performed by Iain Farrington on the Mander organ of St John's College, Cambridge, 21st August 2018. Recorded on Priory Records, 'Live Wire'. Published by Aria Editions https://www.ariaeditions.org http://www.iainfarrington.com Animal Parade is a depiction of ten familiar animals, from the tallest to the fastest, the biggest to the nastiest. It is an affectionate caricature of wildlife, exploring the unusual characteristics of these creatures. The parade is framed by an entrance and exit. Although preferably played as a whole, movements may be extracted, or smaller collections assembled. The work includes an optional narration with verses for each animal by Esther Eidinow. The work was first performed by William Whitehead on 30th October 2007 at St Lawrence Jewry, London. A version for piano solo is also available. 1 - Entrance: The stage is set with a lively, rhythmic introduction, capturing a playful mood. 2 - Giraffes: A wide-ranging melody depicts the height and flexibility of the giraffe’s long neck. Teetering on fragile thin legs, the piece tiptoes along gingerly. 3 - Barrel organ monkey: Raucous oom-pah off-key music is dispatched on the organ machine with cold, grim humour. 4 - Hippopotamus: Wallowing in thick muddy water, this is the slow life of a hippo. 5 - Critics: A worthy addition to the menagerie. The music is suitably unoriginal: fatuous fanfares, sarcastic laughter and three distorted quotes from musical masterpieces that received a critical mauling at their premieres. 6 - Blue whale: The gentle heart of the whole set. From the depths of the sea a whale gently rises to the surface for air. 7 - Sparrows: Chirping and darting around the scene, the birds merrily sing to each other. 8 - Penguins: Shaking from the cold, the penguins march along, taking the occasional dive into the sea. 9 - Cheetah: With teeth showing, the cheetah embarks on a wild chase after a hapless prey. The organist ‘runs’ on the pedals. 10 - Piranhas: A tense, still atmosphere is interrupted by three bloody feasts. 11 - Alley cats: Slinky and low-down with a bluesy mood, proud cats wander the streets, tails held high. A brief encounter leaves one slightly scratched. 12 - Exit: The opening music is recalled and expanded, providing a happy conclusion to the grand show.