Product Description
Harmony (violin solo part violin and string orchestra) MO168B
Violin Solo Part (score and parts available)
Music by Mark OConnor
6 pages - 12:00 minutes in length
Harmony Musicians For Harmony, an organization founded in response to the tragic events of 9/11, asked me to compose a chamber orchestra piece for their September 11, 2006 concert in New York City . I have composed "Harmony" for this remembrance concert. What I wished to do in composing this music was to reveal a more Middle Eastern tonality to my style which is derived from American folk fiddle music. As I become more and more familiar with American music in my own musical journey, I also learn that the music I like so much has many layers. It exposes mystery in its origins when one cares to peel back these layers. It is likely these Middle Eastern cultures play more of a role in American fiddling (and American music in general) than previously thought.
In "Harmony" I use descriptive phrases printed in the score to indicate the temperament and journey of the music. "Reaching Out" begins the piece with its inviting and inquisitive drones. Throughout the piece there are several interpretations of the material with canonic and fugal writing. The music of "Harmony" is based on the same material constructed in a slow tempo in the beginning, a moderate tempo in the middle of the piece, and a fast fiddling tempo near the end. With hope in heart and music, I contribute "Harmony" on this painful day of remembrance.
Original music printed from the composers manuscripts.
Music editing, copying and engraving by Mark OConnor
using "Finale" on Apple Macintosh 2006
Composed by Mark OConnor
Commissioned by Musicians For Harmony
For the "5th Anniversary Concert for Peace 2006"
Merkin Hall, New York, NY September 11th, 2006
Catalogue Number MO168B
Copyright © 2006 by Mark OConnor Music International
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