Description: Virginia Taylor and Timothy Kain – recital for Flute and Guitar, including newly commissioned work by Australian composer Robert Davidson. Performed in Brisbane and Wollongong Research Background: This project realised the collaboration of flautist Virginia Taylor and guitarist Timothy Kain, who worked together with Australian composer Robert Davidson. The 3-movement work was performed in 2 Australian cities, Brisbane and Wollongong. The new work adds to the Australian repertoire for this popular duo combination. The project was funded by Virginia Taylor and Timothy Kain. The score and parts are now available as a published work from the Australia Music Centre. https://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/work/davidson-robert-mountain-track
Research Contribution: This contribution to Australian music for flute and guitar is significant. Taylor and Kain have a long history of commissioning Australian composers. This project forms a part of ongoing research to expand repertoire by Australian composers. The live performances were hosted by Wollongong Conservatorium and Guitar Brisbane. Challenges faced were the distances between two cities while working and collaborating with the composer to produce this work, combined with the need to understand how both instruments can integrate, yet be reflected as solo instruments within the ensemble. A close research working and relationship with the composer was integral to its success. Research Significance: A world premiere and published work (AMC) are the outcome of this research. Further performances have taken place in 2020. Taylor and Kain currently have 4 CDs published under labels Tall Poppies, ABC and Move. As Australia’s leading flute and guitar, their work is regularly heard on ABC Classic radio. This new repertoire will become one of the works to be recorded on a CD planned for 2021, which will increase its dissemination.