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28 lines
1.6 KiB
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title: Spirit Travels
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slug: spirit-travels
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version: Chamber orchestra version
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instrumentation: For fl, ob, cl, hn, 2 perc, pno, and strings 2.2.2.2.1.
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premiere: December 3, 2023, at The Juilliard School, New York, New York.
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recordings:
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Audio: https://jessebrault.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/recordings/spirit-travels.mp3
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shortInfo: <em>In memoriam</em> Jane H. Kim.
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date: 2023-12-01
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categories:
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- Chamber
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_Spirit Travels_ evokes the journeys of one’s spirit through this world and the beyond.
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It is a tone poem in two consecutive parts: the first is bright, colorful, and energetic,
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while the second is introspective and lyrical (and prominently features the piano).
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Beside many common musical motives, a noble horn melody links both parts, suggesting both
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transformation by one’s travels as well as calls to and experiences of something greater than ourselves.
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The work is composed in memory of Jane Kim. Her bright smile shines throughout the work.
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Jane was a dear friend not only to myself, but to many around her as well.
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I have sought to represent these various friendships with Jane through tributes by different solo instruments.
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The Brucknerian quality of the horn solo is inspired by our shared love and experiences of Bruckner.
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Near the end of the work, I have included a small quote of the first movement of Brahms Symphony no. 4,
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which Jane conducted on our last program together as conducting students at Juilliard in 2018.
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I remember so vividly watching her conduct that day, and feeling that the performance was a full blossoming
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of all her talents, hard work, and passion for music making.
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