Composer

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Glen Roven

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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22:34

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

The Santa Fe Songs is a song cycle composed by Glen Roven, an American composer, conductor, and producer. The cycle was composed in 2007 and premiered on August 11, 2007, at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival in New Mexico. The cycle consists of five movements, each of which is based on a poem by a different poet. The first movement, "The Road to Santa Fe," is based on a poem by Emily Dickinson. It is a lively and rhythmic piece that captures the excitement and anticipation of traveling to Santa Fe. The second movement, "The Lark," is based on a poem by Theodore Roethke. It is a gentle and lyrical piece that evokes the beauty of the natural world. The third movement, "The Wind," is based on a poem by D.H. Lawrence. It is a haunting and atmospheric piece that captures the power and mystery of the wind. The fourth movement, "The Snake," is based on a poem by William Carlos Williams. It is a playful and rhythmic piece that captures the slithering and sinuous movements of a snake. The final movement, "The Night," is based on a poem by W.B. Yeats. It is a dark and brooding piece that captures the mystery and magic of the night. Throughout the cycle, Roven's music is characterized by its lyricism, rhythmic vitality, and evocative use of harmony and texture. Overall, The Santa Fe Songs is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that captures the spirit and beauty of Santa Fe and the surrounding landscape. It is a testament to Roven's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both deeply emotional and intellectually engaging.

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