Social Commitment
David Johnstone, as a performer and composer (with which his position in the arts is clear), expresses himself publicly to be totally against the programming of festivities with any abuse towards animals for ‘human enjoyment’, and especially bull-fighting. He is fully agreed with the phrase: “Torture is neither art nor culture“. Even more, for him it is the shame of the Spanish nation… and so, as proof of that, here is a personal committment in an important work of Johnstone: ELEGY – THE ORATION OF THE BULL
ELEGY - THE ORATION OF THE BULL
Solo Viola with String Orchestra or Piano
‘Elegy’ is a concert work that can be played as a ‘pure’ concert piece, without mention of the programmatic thread – as such, a late romantic intense outpouring with occasional impressionist touches present. It is very much of film ambience; the special quality of the viola sings (in all registers) almost uninterruptedly in long awe-inspiring phrases that would seem to perfectly fit the big screen. There are two performance possibilities, for the work is equally persuasive whether performed in recital with pianist, or with string orchestra. The duration is about seven minutes and a half.
There are no doubts, in Johnstone’s mind, as to the need still (in the twenty-first century) for animal ‘justice’ and to act against unreasonable animal exploitation:
The work is affectionately dedicated to Asún Vidal and the ‘Fundación Protectora de Animales de Navarra’, España.
Useful links
This is the principal organization in Navarre for the defence of animals in that region of Spain, and is now constituted as an Animal Foundation.
www.protectoranavarra.org
Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Navarra / Calle G – s/n, Pol. Ind. Mutilva Baja, 31192 Aranguren, Navarra, Spain
They carry out stunning work investigating animal abuse – it’s a small group who even risk their physical integrity to do justice towards the animals.
www.acigawis.co.uk
A.C.I.G. / P.O. Box 8, HALESWORTH, Suffolk. IP19 0JL Great Britain
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Personal
David Johnstone lives near Pamplona (Navarre, Spain) with his wife Rosa and their two “Spanglish” children, close to the Atlantic Pyrenees. The nearest international airport is Bilbao.
He is interested in world affairs, politics, animal rights, and most sports (including being a lifelong suffering Reading FC fan!). Also passionate about Celtic culture and genealogy, he has traced his ‘English’ family back to 1280, although Scotland and Ireland have also shaped his background. And yes — he is half-ashamed to admit it, he loves silly jokes!
Social Work
David Johnstone supports animal rights, he is against any form of abuse towards them, and says a loud “NO” to bullfighting, foxhunting and any other animal cruelty.
TORTURE IS NOT CULTURE !
