Description
Duration 4:20 min
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New Horizons draws inspiration from the untamed beauty of New Zealand’s landscapes, offering a journey through the vastness of the unknown. This work evokes themes of hope, adventure, and transformation, inviting listeners to experience the serenity of nature as a reprieve from the pressures of modern life.
Through shifting musical landscapes, the piece takes the audience across expansive horizons and quiet moments of reflection, allowing them to leave behind the stress and expectations of the world. As the music unfolds, it reveals a profound realisation of one's place in the grand scale of existence; not of insignificance, but of empowerment, resilience, and quiet strength. New Horizons is not a celebration of conquest, but a testament to personal transformation. It serves as a reminder that true courage lies not in knowing the way, but in the faith that hope and renewal await just beyond the horizon.
Instrumentation
Flute 1 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet 1 2 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax 1 2, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Horn in F 1 2, Trumpet in Bb 1 2, Trombone 1 2, Euphonium (BC & TC parts provided), Tuba, Timpani, Wind Chimes, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Tubular Bells, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel