A Thornbush In My Strength (2013)
for solo percussion
“Like a thornbush brandished by the hand of a drunkard
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.”— Proverbs 26:9 (New Revised Standard Version)
A Thornbush In My Strength was written in 2013 for House of Bedlam percussionist Delia Stevens and received its premiere later that year. The work was subsequently taken up by Neil Percy (Principal Percussion, London Symphony Orchestra), whose striking and playful interpretation is presented here.
Performance / Recording
Recorded live at the LSO Soundhub Showcase at LSO St Luke’s on 15 February 2020.
Performed by Neil Percy (percussion).