CYO'Connor Jazz Suite, by Michael Pignéguy & Fremantle International Jazz Festival Ensemble

CYO'Connor Jazz Suite

by Michael Pignéguy & Fremantle International Jazz Festival Ensemble

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1.	Initiation 15:46	info
2.	Success 13:15	info
3.	Tragedy 07:10	info
4.	Liberation 05:37	info
5.	Transformation 06:00	info
6.	The Seeker 03:44	info
7.	Resolution 03:15	info
8.	Identity 08:02	info
9.	Seeker Solo Bass Variations - Mvt I Excerpt 01:41	info

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THE MUSIC

This four movement work was commissioned for the opening of the 2003 Fremantle International Jazz Festival featuring an all-star mixed ensemble of 27 performers. The subject of the commission was the iconic and tragic figure Charles Yelverton O'Connor who changed the course of WA future with his daring engineering projects.

The incredible inaugural performance was recorded live and the work has become a set-work for Western Australia secondary music students.

THE INSPIRATION

One of the monumental heroes of Western Australia was civil engineer, C.Y. O’Connor. His vision in the development of Fremantle Harbour allowed riches to flow to all parts of the world. He also created the ‘golden pipeline’ from Mudaring Weir to Kalgoorlie, which brought the much needed lifeline of water to the goldfields, savings hundreds of lives and developing a sustained gold mining industry, which still prospers today.

His tragic death and subsequent legacy left an indelible impression on this State’s history and its people and the Fremantle International Jazz Festival is privileged to be able to acknowledge this valiant individual through the music of Michael Pignéguy.

Featuring the extraordinary talents of local and visiting artists the work will divide O’Connor's life into four movements;

Initiation Success Tragedy Liberation

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released November 6, 2017

Composer and Arranger: Michael Pignéguy,

Conductor: Grant Windsor,

Saxes: Virginia Mayhew (soprano), Carl Mackey (alto), Jamie Oehlers (tenor), Roger Garrood (baritone + tenor and flute),

Brass: Matthew Jodrell (trumpet), Damien Maughan (trumpet), Jordan Murray (trombone), Kieran Hurley (bass trombone),

Strings: Jessica Ipkendanz (violin), Stephanie Deen (violin), Kathy Corecig (viola), Peter Grayling (cello),

Rhythm Section: Tom O’Halloran (Piano and Synth), Peter Jeavons (Acoustic and Electric Basses), Simon Jeans (acoustic electric guitar), Glenn Rogers (nylon string guitar), Paul Tanner (Marimba, Vibes, Congas, plus auxilary percussion, Chris Tarr (Multi Percussion, Congas and Auxiliary percussion), Michael Pignéguy (Drum kit).

Chorale: Sopranos Christina Gronborg, Gosha Slawomirski, Altos Ngaire Greenwood, Courtney Pitman, Tenors Simon Holt, Paul Whitley, Basses James Clayton, Callon Dellar.

Sound Mixing and Live Recording: Lee Buddle, Sound production: Triple A, Fold Back: Guy Smith, Technical Co-ordinator: Adam Richards
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Michael Pignéguy Australia

Composer, producer and band-leader, Michael Pignéguy has performed around the world and collaborated with artists across multiple genres. Known for his ability to inspire outstanding performances from his many collaborators he leads The Awakenings Ensemble and his own jazz quartet and sextet (MPS). He is also commissioned regularly to compose new music. Check out his extensive catalog here! ... more