Ithaca is inspired by C.P Cafavy's famous poem of that name. The poem does not recount the travails of Odysseus but is, rather, a gentle illustration of the philosophy of Epicurus - a philosophy of understanding and acceptance.
About the work
Duration: 10:11 (2 movements)
Instrumentation: Clarinet, violin, viola, and cello
Difficulty: Featuring virtuosic, challenging passages for the clarinet alongside medium-difficulty string parts
Recording: Ithaca was professionally recorded for Palmer’s 2021 chamber music album, Breaking the Silence, released via Navona Records.
Featured musicians: Francesco Celata (clarinet), Andrew Haveron (violin), Sandro Costantino (viola), and Timothy Nankervis (cello).
Performances of this work
20 Aug 2019: At Between Breath and Word (Verbrugghen Hall). Featuring Verbrugghen Ensemble.
23 Oct 2016: The Crypt of St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney, NSW. Featuring Francesco Celata, Andrew Haveron, Sandro Costantino, Tim Nankervis.