Sparks and Shadows
Program Notes "Sparks and Shadows" was conceived as a piece that would be brief, yet breathtaking. For all its brevity, the work has intense dynamics: the music moves swiftly, quiet passages giving way to sections of resounding volume. Darkness surges within the orchestration, punctuated by sudden brightness, creating the orchestral colors that inspired the title. Despite the contrasting colors -- the sparks illuminating the shadows -- the rhythmic energy remains constant. This piece was composed in the Fall of 2001 under the direction of Dr. James Hopkins. |
