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 |
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