David Loeb
Asian Madrigals Book 6
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Composer:David LoebGenre:KeyboardStyle:KeyboardCompose Date:2000Movement_count:6Movement ....Asian Madrigals Book 6 is a choral work composed by David Loeb, an American composer, in 2008. The piece was premiered on May 17, 2009, by the San Francisco Choral Artists, conducted by Magen Solomon. The work consists of six movements, each of which is based on a traditional Asian text. The first movement, "The Moon is Rising," is based on a Japanese haiku and features a gentle, flowing melody that evokes the image of the moon rising over a tranquil landscape. The second movement, "The Lotus Flower," is based on a Chinese poem and features a more complex, layered texture that reflects the intricate beauty of the lotus flower. The third movement, "The Bamboo Grove," is based on a Korean poem and features a lively, rhythmic melody that captures the playful spirit of a group of friends frolicking in a bamboo grove. The fourth movement, "The Nightingale," is based on a Persian poem and features a soaring, lyrical melody that expresses the beauty and longing of the nightingale's song. The fifth movement, "The Cherry Blossoms," is based on a Japanese poem and features a delicate, ethereal melody that captures the fleeting beauty of the cherry blossoms in bloom. The final movement, "The River," is based on a Chinese poem and features a majestic, flowing melody that evokes the power and majesty of a great river. Overall, Asian Madrigals Book 6 is characterized by its use of traditional Asian texts and melodies, which are woven together with Western choral techniques to create a unique and captivating musical experience. The work showcases Loeb's skill as a composer and his ability to blend different musical traditions into a cohesive and beautiful whole.More....
