Composer

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Cary John Franklin

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1987

Average_duration

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11:55

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

With a Poet's Eye is a contemporary classical composition by American composer Cary John Franklin. The piece was composed in 2015 and premiered on March 12, 2016, by the New York Youth Symphony at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The composition consists of three movements, each inspired by a different poem. The first movement, titled "The Road Not Taken," is based on the famous poem by Robert Frost. The music captures the sense of uncertainty and contemplation conveyed in the poem, with a slow and introspective opening that gradually builds to a more energetic and optimistic conclusion. The second movement, "Ode to a Nightingale," is based on the poem by John Keats. The music captures the melancholic and dreamlike quality of the poem, with a haunting melody played by the solo violin and a lush orchestration that evokes the beauty of nature. The final movement, "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night," is based on the poem by Dylan Thomas. The music captures the sense of urgency and defiance conveyed in the poem, with a driving rhythm and powerful brass and percussion sections that build to a dramatic climax. Overall, With a Poet's Eye is a highly expressive and emotional work that showcases Franklin's skill as a composer. The piece combines traditional classical elements with contemporary techniques, creating a unique and compelling sound that is both accessible and challenging.

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