Composer

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David Taddie

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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2011

Average_duration

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9:20

"Category 5 ('Echoes')" is a contemporary classical composition by American composer David Taddie. The piece was composed in 2005 and premiered on March 3, 2006, by the University of Miami Frost Wind Ensemble, conducted by Gary Green. The composition is divided into three movements, each representing a different aspect of a hurricane. The first movement, "The Calm Before," represents the eerie stillness that often precedes a hurricane. The second movement, "The Fury," represents the destructive power of the storm, with intense rhythms and dissonant harmonies. The final movement, "The Aftermath," represents the aftermath of the storm, with a sense of loss and sadness. "Category 5 ('Echoes')" is characterized by its use of complex rhythms, dissonant harmonies, and unconventional instrumental techniques. The piece features a large wind ensemble, including woodwinds, brass, and percussion, as well as electronic sounds and recorded samples of hurricane sounds. Overall, "Category 5 ('Echoes')" is a powerful and evocative composition that captures the intensity and devastation of a hurricane. It has been performed by numerous wind ensembles around the world and has become a staple of the contemporary classical repertoire.

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