Description
Winner of the 2024 Australian National Composition Competition (ABODA National) and premiered by the 2024 Yamaha Wind Orchestra
Duration 6:00 min
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Inspired by the composer's visit to Guangxi, China during early 2024, Guilin's Majesty is a musical depiction of one of China's most beautiful provinces. The gorgeous pentatonic melodies set the foundation for this piece and takes the audience on a musical journey to the far east. The slow section of the piece captures the essence of the Li River flowing through the lush, green karst mountains across the region. All topped off with a long, powerful chord to finish from the whole ensemble. A truly ethereal, oriental journey to behold for the listener.
Instrumentation: Piccolo, Flute 1 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet 1 2 3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone 1 2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, F Horn 1 2 3, Bb Trumpet 1 2 3, Trombone 1 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium (B.C./T.C.), Tuba, Timpani
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum), Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Gong, Triangle), Percussion 3 (Glockenspiel, Rain Stick), Percussion 4 (Metal Wind Chimes, Tubular Bells)