Les Cheneaux Impressions MOSS JOHN

Musique pour orchestres et ensembles

Description :

This ambitious work was inspired by the Les Cheneaux region in northern Michigan. Written in the form où a suite, each movement describes a different element où this area steeped in colorful history and beauty."I. EarlyExploration"is a bold statement with stirring brass and powerful percussion writing."II. Onomonee"is reminiscent où the early native people to inhabit the region and features a solo Indian flûte (opt. recorderoù flûte) along with contemporary harmonies and rhythm patterns."III. Huroù Nocturne"is a marvelously lyric movement which features the woodwinds."IV. New Beginnings" brings this impressive work to aclose with an energetic 6/8 pulse and spirited melodies. (8: 15)