Post-romantic Rhapsody : for orchestra
"Post Romantic-Rhapsody" draws elements from the fusion of classical jazz elements and modern film score techniques to create an intimate yet expansive emotional landscape. Inspired by a radio interview about a scholarly claim that romance has faded in the 21st century, the piece captures the tension between hope and disillusionment. Minimalistic and neo-classical in style, it uses sparse, evocative melodies to navigate the complexities of love in today’s world. Paired with its companion work, If You Trusted Love This Far, the composition reflects on the fragile dynamics of connection and the enduring struggle to find meaning amidst uncertainty.
Originally composed and commissioned for the Moorabool Light Orchestra 2022/23
Special thanks to the MLO players, community and guest musical director and conductor Sarah Barlow.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
"Post Romantic-Rhapsody" draws elements from the fusion of classical jazz elements and modern film score techniques to create an intimate yet expansive emotional landscape. Inspired by a radio interview about a scholarly claim that romance has faded in the 21st century, the piece captures the tension between hope and disillusionment. Minimalistic and neo-classical in style, it uses sparse, evocative melodies to navigate the complexities of love in today’s world. Paired with its companion work, If You Trusted Love This Far, the composition reflects on the fragile dynamics of connection and the enduring struggle to find meaning amidst uncertainty.
Originally composed and commissioned for the Moorabool Light Orchestra 2022/23
Special thanks to the MLO players, community and guest musical director and conductor Sarah Barlow.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
"Post Romantic-Rhapsody" draws elements from the fusion of classical jazz elements and modern film score techniques to create an intimate yet expansive emotional landscape. Inspired by a radio interview about a scholarly claim that romance has faded in the 21st century, the piece captures the tension between hope and disillusionment. Minimalistic and neo-classical in style, it uses sparse, evocative melodies to navigate the complexities of love in today’s world. Paired with its companion work, If You Trusted Love This Far, the composition reflects on the fragile dynamics of connection and the enduring struggle to find meaning amidst uncertainty.
Originally composed and commissioned for the Moorabool Light Orchestra 2022/23
Special thanks to the MLO players, community and guest musical director and conductor Sarah Barlow.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
Orchestration
Flute Clarinet Bb Tenor Sax Baritone Sax
French Horn 1 & 2 Trumpet Bb Trombone
Timpani Piano
Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass
*All woodwind and brass parts can be doubled/ tripled according to orchestra size * Tenor sax and Baritone sax can be substituted for more conventional orchestration of Oboe/ Cor Eng. and Bassoon
* // shorthand are to be measured as semi-quavers; whereas, /// are tremolo markings
Length: 8:50-9:00
