Composer

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Douglas Knehans

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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2005

Average_duration

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16:14

Soar is a contemporary classical composition by American composer Douglas Knehans. It was composed in 2016 and premiered on March 5, 2017, by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Louis Langrée. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "Lift," is characterized by its soaring melodies and lush harmonies. The music builds gradually, with the orchestra gradually adding layers of sound until it reaches a climactic moment of intense energy and power. The second movement, titled "Glide," is more introspective and contemplative. It features a solo cello, which plays a haunting melody that is gradually joined by other instruments. The music is characterized by its slow, deliberate pace and its use of long, sustained notes. The final movement, titled "Soar," is a triumphant and celebratory piece that brings the composition to a thrilling conclusion. It features a driving rhythm and a series of soaring melodies that build to a powerful climax. The music is characterized by its energy, its sense of forward motion, and its use of complex rhythms and harmonies. Overall, Soar is a powerful and emotionally charged composition that showcases Knehans' skill as a composer. It is a testament to the enduring power of classical music and its ability to move and inspire audiences.

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