This forum was a really interesting and different forum than usual! Instead of talking the usual stuff about aspects of music and technology, we are talking about modern classical composition, i.e. the String Quartet.
David Harris' string quartet was lovely. Somehow, I have a feeling that it's very Australian, even though I don't know what the reasons are. Someone commented on how it sounds Sculthorpe-like (Sculthorpesque?) especially the first slow section. I quite agree with that, but it does branches out to David's style, especially with the short, staccato, sul ponticello sound that I reckon sounds very David Harris-like (Harrisque?).
Stephen gave us a provocative thought on "Programme Notes," whether it is necessary in the understanding of the music or not. And how much should be informed and what to be included in a programme note. I reckon, it's useful especially due to the long wait before the concert starts. On the other hand, sometimes it's nice to just appreciate the music without any texts accompanying it.
His other favourite thing was Schubert's String Quartet in G major(/minor). The
abundant of parallel major/minor changes were amazing and the last movement was described by David as "minimalist/trance-like."
Reference:
Harris, David. "Week 2 Music Technology Forum - My Favourite Things." Lecture presented at the University of Adelaide, 7 August 2008.
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