Product Description
This composition was inspired by a cruise
of the Mediterranean and visits to Italy, Croatia, and Greece. I was struck by the age and endurance of the
structures and the history of the region.
The hard work and thought that went into the construction of theses
incredible buildings that have survived
1000s of years was amazing.
I describe my musical style as neo polyphonic.
I write each part as a spate melody or counter melody and the
harmonization is what occurs naturally as they entwine. They are usually impressionistic in nature
reflecting some action or scene.
The First movement is my impression of
walking on the ancient roman roads. I found them uneven and I I was
wobbling all over the place. To me it sounds like a old wagon with
different sized wheels going down the road with other traffic.
The second movement. Is inspired by the
great Cathedrals you find all through Europe. They are huge open and full of history. As you wonder through them you can feel the
history and the devotion in them.
The third movement evokes the fast ride of a cavalry unit
scouting enemy territory and
having a skirmish with and enemy then riding off.. It was inspired by all the history of
conflict between the countries of the
Mediterranean.
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