Roy Agnew: Poem No.1 (1922)

Composer: Roy Agnew; Sitsky, Larry

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Roy Agnew: Poem No.1 (1922)

Date

1922

Authors

Composer: Roy Agnew

Sitsky, Larry

Publisher

Canberra School of Music, Australian National University

Abstract

"Poem No. l, of 1922, is a wistful and lyrical little piece, with some unusual canonic and harmonic touches, which bring Agnews music close to European expressionism. The last chord must have startled Sydney audiences of the 1920s." -- Larry Sitsky