John Blackwood McEwen
Sketches (4)
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Composer:John Blackwood McEwenGenre:KeyboardStyle:KeyboardCompose Date:1909Average_duration:10:15Movement_count:4Movement ....John Blackwood McEwen's 'Sketches (4)' is a four-movement work for solo piano. It was composed in 1911 and premiered the same year in London. The four movements are titled 'The Moorland', 'The Waterfall', 'The Haunted Wood', and 'The Mountain Pass'. The first movement, 'The Moorland', is characterized by its use of Scottish folk melodies and its depiction of the rugged, windswept landscape of the Scottish moors. The music is marked by a sense of restlessness and unease, with frequent shifts in tempo and dynamics. The second movement, 'The Waterfall', is a more tranquil and contemplative piece, evoking the gentle flow of water and the shimmering reflections of light on its surface. The music is marked by a sense of fluidity and grace, with delicate arpeggios and rippling runs. The third movement, 'The Haunted Wood', is a dark and brooding piece, full of ominous chords and eerie harmonies. The music is marked by a sense of foreboding and mystery, with sudden shifts in mood and tempo that keep the listener on edge. The final movement, 'The Mountain Pass', is a triumphant and exuberant piece, full of bold melodies and sweeping arpeggios. The music is marked by a sense of grandeur and majesty, with soaring themes and powerful climaxes. Overall, 'Sketches (4)' is a highly evocative and atmospheric work, showcasing McEwen's skill at creating vivid musical landscapes. The piece is notable for its use of Scottish folk melodies and its ability to capture the essence of the natural world in sound.More....
