Composer

:

Marc Satterwhite

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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2003

Average_duration

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19:49

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Witnesses of Time is a contemporary classical composition by American composer Marc Satterwhite. The piece was composed in 2015 and premiered on March 6, 2016, by the University of Louisville Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kimcherie Lloyd. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own distinct character and musical themes. The first movement, titled "The Hourglass," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a haunting melody played by the strings. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the addition of brass and percussion, before returning to its original somber mood. The second movement, "The Sundial," is a lively and rhythmic piece that features a playful melody played by the woodwinds. The music is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and shifting time signatures, which give the piece a sense of unpredictability and excitement. The final movement, "The Calendar," is a grand and majestic piece that features a soaring melody played by the full orchestra. The music is characterized by its use of rich harmonies and sweeping melodies, which give the piece a sense of grandeur and majesty. Overall, Witnesses of Time is a powerful and evocative composition that showcases Satterwhite's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its use of rich harmonies, sweeping melodies, and shifting rhythms, which give the music a sense of depth and complexity. The composition is a testament to the enduring power of classical music and its ability to evoke powerful emotions and ideas.

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