Composer

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David Maslanka

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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2001

Average_duration

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49:15

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

David Maslanka's "Song Book for flute & wind ensemble" is a contemporary classical composition that was completed in 2005. The piece was premiered on March 3, 2006, by the University of Miami Wind Ensemble, conducted by Gary Green, with flutist Trudy Kane as the soloist. The composition consists of five movements, each of which is based on a different song. The first movement, "Song: The Soul Is Here for Its Own Joy," is based on a poem by Rumi and features a slow, meditative melody that gradually builds in intensity. The second movement, "Song: All the Hills and Vales Along," is based on a poem by Charles Sorley and features a lively, dance-like melody that is full of energy and vitality. The third movement, "Song: The Night Has a Thousand Eyes," is based on a poem by Francis William Bourdillon and features a haunting, ethereal melody that is both beautiful and mysterious. The fourth movement, "Song: The Rose That Grew from Concrete," is based on a poem by Tupac Shakur and features a driving, rhythmic melody that is full of passion and intensity. The final movement, "Song: Alleluia! Laudamus Te," is based on a traditional hymn and features a joyful, celebratory melody that is both uplifting and inspiring. Throughout the composition, Maslanka makes use of a wide range of instrumental colors and textures, creating a rich and varied sonic landscape that is both engaging and captivating. Overall, "Song Book for flute & wind ensemble" is a masterful work that showcases Maslanka's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both deeply emotional and intellectually stimulating. It is a piece that is sure to delight audiences and performers alike, and it stands as a testament to the enduring power of contemporary classical music.

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