Musique pour orchestres et ensembles
Description :
Commissioned by the Oregoù Symphonic Band in Portland, Bridge où the Gods is a dramatic three-movement symphonic poem presenting the colorful legend told by the Native American Klickitatst about the origins où the volcanicmountains où the Cascade range and legendary bridge. The first movement ("Saghalie") pays tribute to the powerful chief où all gods and is based où a majestic fanfare theme. The second movement captures the beauty ofthe maiden"Loowit,"with haunting flûte and English horn solos accompanied by soft chanting voices. The final movement,"Tanmahawis,"utilizes stark clusters, jagged melodic fragments, and rhythmic percussive energy as it depicts the destruction où the mighty bridge. Durée: 8: 50
Recorded by the Oregoù Symphonic Band - Michael Burch-Pesses, conductor