Elegy in Green |
for orchestra (2, 2+cor ang, 2, 2 - 2, 2, 2+bass, 1, timp, perc, pf, str)
Duration: ~6'
Written for the Lehigh University Philharmonic Orchestra, Premiered April 11, 2014; Bryan Lin, guest conductor
The main themes of Elegy in Green were drafted around fall of 2013. The word elegy is defined as "a pensive or reflective poem that is usually nostalgic or melancholy." There is something about the crisp autumn air that evokes a sentimental nostalgia in me. It's fitting that this piece's premiere comes at the onset of spring, as that autumn air is most distant yet most vibrant in my memory. As always, my sounds are inspired by the great American composers (e.g. Copland, Barber) with shades of impressionism and jazz (Ravel, Debussy, Brookmeyer).
The entire piece is based on a short theme, explicitly stated in the first six notes of the opening flute solo. This theme constantly evolves and is reintroduced in new forms throughout the piece. After an ensemble of wind solos, the orchestra is slowly introduced until a bold statement, only to be followed immediately by a soft-spoken string trio. This up and down pattern of orchestral dynamics is reflected in the entire piece and, to me, reflects the unpredictability of our everyday lives.
Duration: ~6'
Written for the Lehigh University Philharmonic Orchestra, Premiered April 11, 2014; Bryan Lin, guest conductor
The main themes of Elegy in Green were drafted around fall of 2013. The word elegy is defined as "a pensive or reflective poem that is usually nostalgic or melancholy." There is something about the crisp autumn air that evokes a sentimental nostalgia in me. It's fitting that this piece's premiere comes at the onset of spring, as that autumn air is most distant yet most vibrant in my memory. As always, my sounds are inspired by the great American composers (e.g. Copland, Barber) with shades of impressionism and jazz (Ravel, Debussy, Brookmeyer).
The entire piece is based on a short theme, explicitly stated in the first six notes of the opening flute solo. This theme constantly evolves and is reintroduced in new forms throughout the piece. After an ensemble of wind solos, the orchestra is slowly introduced until a bold statement, only to be followed immediately by a soft-spoken string trio. This up and down pattern of orchestral dynamics is reflected in the entire piece and, to me, reflects the unpredictability of our everyday lives.
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