Music Extension – 2002 HSC Examination

Performance

Exemplar
Annotation Sample 1

Title: Noël from Vingt Regards sur l'enfant Jésus
Composer: Messiaen
Instrument: Piano

A superior level of performance displaying sophistication, musical sensitivity and a personal style. Outstanding musical and technical skills are evident with exploration of a wide range of tonal and dynamic contrasts and nuances. The performance demonstrates superior interpretative skills and a mature understanding of the complexities of the repertoire.