Geoffrey Gordon, Four Preludes
For SATB, Strings and Piano
Duration: 7:00
The strings, keyboard and choir are in full partner in this piece inspired by the poem, “Preludes” by T.S. Eliot. The strings in particular execute a number of extended techniques—from sul ponticello and sul tasto, to Bartok pizzicato, natural and artificial harmonics to double and triple stops to thrown bows and expressive glissandi—in an effort to further underline this magnificent text. Over the course of seven minutes, “Four Preludes” attempts to capture the beauty and power of this poetry, from the dramatic opening measures to the quietly expressive conclusion. “An infinitely gentle, infinitely suffering thing…”
A Composers & Schools commission for Milwaukee High School of the Arts Chamber Orchestra and Concert Chorale under the direction of Pablo Amaya III and Raymond Roberts.
GEOFFREY GORDON, FOUR PRELUDES
15
Jun