Rhapsody No. 1 "Impressions"
Composer: Clarisa De la Garza
Publisher: Individual
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The work is scored for amplified Bass clarinet or B-flat clarinet, drum set, and 2 amplified pianos.
From the composer:
'Three themes tell a story of tragedy and hope while journeying through the seven stages of grief:
The first, a gentle melody (So Re me te) - "Self"
The second, an aggressive rhythm in 7/4 - "Tragedy"
The third, an alternating scalar pattern (So Fa So me So Re me Re Do...) - "Change"The first two themes struggle for dominance throughout the work until the third theme offers respite, and the ending is hopeful. They may be left open to interpretation. The musical progression throughout the piece paints a picture of conflict and grief, wherein change paves the way to acceptance and hope.
Inspiration for the piece came from my love of progressive rock and metal music, particularly in the ways that these genres play with storytelling elements and rhapsodic structures. The clarinet lines resemble electric guitar solos soaring over aggressive rhythmic sections, with frequent changes in meter typical of the genre. The musical stylings of Dream Theater's "Octavarium" and "A Change of Seasons," as well as Haken's "Crystallized," were particular inspirations. I am always moved by themes of personal growth and wanted to convey my own journey in this way. It's my hope that others may find connections to their own stories within this piece.'
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Pages: 5
Pages (score): 37
Publisher Code: CDLGRN1I
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Length: 27.9 cm
Width: 21.6 cm
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Weight: 0 g
