A concerto for honey bees and orchestra

A concerto for honey bees and orchestra

Orchestras

norman lebrecht

September 09, 2023

The Australian composer Rae Howell has released a concerto for string orchestra and honeybee.

Lots of buzz about it.

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Comments

  • Larry says:

    To be performed along side “The Wasps” Overture???

    • Genius Repairman says:

      Larry, the Wasps Overture was a real letdown in my opinion. Not enough wasps. Flight of the Bumblebee cuts it though

  • Brian says:

    Can she guarantee that she employed at least 50% Africanized bees? Representation matters!

  • Zarathusa says:

    Can’t wait to pipe this concerto into my extensive flower garden! I’ve got hundreds of polinators visiting daily already and this music should undoubtedly draw thousands more! I’d actually welcome turn away crowds!

  • japecake says:

    It’s a genuinely compelling idea, but the musical content just doesn’t hold up to the concept.

    • GregP says:

      I disagree, I think the music is stunning. Have you actually listened to it? After reading further, it’s based on the rhythm & pitch patterns in the bee buzz, which makes for a incredibly unique blend of art-music, noise & experimental sounds, as well as some truly beautiful string music. Huge thumbs up from me!

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