Title Over Cool Waters Bridge
Date of composing November 2016
Duration [3’22”]
Genre piece for chamber ensemble with flexible score: flute, oboe (or Bb clarinet), bass clarinet (or bassoon), contrabassoon (or double bass), harp (or 4 guitars), celesta and harpsichord (or piano for 4 hands)
Style romantic, ethnic (Asian)
Level of difficulty from beginner to intermediate
Copyright © 2017 Natalia Pispini
Description
A minor / A major. Allegretto grazioso.
This music is about meeting the past love, hope and dreams. Everything is gone, yet there are sweet memories. Keeping them through the cold waters of broken relationships is the key for the future recollecting the soul.
The use of contrapuntal imitations and pentatonic scales are the main composing technique of this piece. The form is strophic ABA1B1. The texture is transparent, and the rhythm is limited up to several durations only (like in some Japanese or Chinese folk music styles).
Performance notes
Although the composer thinks the original scoring is the best to achieve the desirable sound effect and the fragile mood of this composition, it can be played by different instruments defined in the description above. The tempo should be kept the same from the beginning to the end. The manner of playing is expected to be slightly emotionally distant, subtle and elegant. It is suitable to play for musicians with various background experiences, as well as for amateurs.
! This work may be commissioned or/and performed. If you want to play this piece, please contact Natalia. In your message, kindly provide some information (brief introduction, ensemble title, website, contact details). The score, parts and all necessary material will be sent to you within a week.
Explore my other works for chamber ensembles
