The Hurricane

ID

JSS0087

Title

The Hurricane

Document Reference

MS2726/80a

Format

240 x 300 mm

Medium

pen & ink on music manuscript sheet

Item Type

Manuscript

Subject

Music, Scottish Fiddle Music, Piano, Reel,Hurricane

Item Description

Skinner's manuscript of The Hurricane: Reel. "The wind harping fiercely on the Woodpines", but alas, 'tearing all the strings' 17th November 1893 / arr[anged]. by Gavin Greig. In A major, and 2/4 time, it is to be played f (forte - loudly) and 'brillante' - brilliantly. The second section, in contrast, is p (piano - softly) and tranquillo, tranquil. To the right, he tells Greig that this bass line is just a sample. The published setting has a much simpler piano accompaniment that doesn't interfere with the rapid melodic notes. Also, all of the music is to be played loudly (f) or very loudly (ff) except the last eight bars. which, as here, are very quiet, as if the hurricane has lost strength, until Skinner surprises the listener with the very loud last two bars.

Creator

James Scott Skinner

Creator Manuscript

James Scott Skinner

Time Period

1890's - 1900's

Associated Dates: Manuscript

1893

Related Images

MS2726/80a (verso), MS2726/80b

Relationships

JSS0088, JSS0089, JSS0609

Location

University of Aberdeen

Copyright

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright