Mr Platypus (Wind Quintet and Piano)

A composition for wind quintet and piano about the platypus. The platypus is an Australian semi-aquatic animal that spends its time in waterways and its burrow next to the water's edge. It is classified as a monotreme which means it has fur and lays eggs. When the British first took one home to England they thought they must have stuck together a couple of animals, because their look is so unique. A furry animal with a duck like bill, and beaver like tail; how strange! They are known to be a shy animal that can sometimes be spotted at sunset.

Instrumentation: Wind Quintet and Piano – Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, French Horn, Bassoon and Piano

Composer: Fiona Hickie