Hecate Strait, off the northwest coast of British
Columbia, a body of water unusually shallow for its
size, is prone to surprise storms of unpredictable
ferocity and duration. It is a fascinating body of
water, and the inspiration for Hecate Nocturne, for
Large Orchestra, a one-movement orchestral evocation
of a day on Hecate Straits waters. The piece
incorporates birdsong from the region, as well as
First Nations folksong, rendering a soundscape
uniquely British Columbian. The calm, mystery, and
excitement of the music will appeal to concert-going
audiences, especially to those...