For solo oboe and optional wave drum. Approximate duration: 3 minutes.

This piece is a celebration of life! Whilst searching for ideas for this work, my two delightful new little nieces entered this world - their schedule taking us all by surprise! The work explores the magic, beauty and fragility of new life, and the feeling of love that sweeps over us when we welcome a new soul (or two!) into the world.

This piece is dedicated to Kate, Aldi and Emi - the moment you have been waiting for is here : )

The Innocence of Life, supported by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, was composed in conjunction with the CSO's Australian Miniseries, co-curated by Jessica Cottis and Matthew Hindson. The online premiere performance of this work took place on the 9th October, 2020 and was performed by Megan Pampling, CSO Principal Oboe.

Click here to preview the Score : THE INNOCENCE OF LIFE (2020)