for String Orchestra
Instrumentation:
- Violin 1 (divisi.)
- Violin 2
- Viola (divisi.)
- Cello (divisi.)
- Contrabass
Program Notes:
Shadow Dancer is a five minute work for intermediate and younger string orchestras set in an overall minor mood. The piece starts with a mischievous, waltz-like idea that is colored by rich harmony and interesting textures. Through a decrease in tempo, the piece gives way to a much slower, and more passionate section filled with intense chromaticism more linear lines. The tempo then winds up again, leading to a short recap of the minor treatment of the melody from the start, and from here, through short transitional material, the work ends in a grandiose, and finally major setting of the melody original melody from before. A short coda recalls the waltz-like idea from the very beginning.
Score Video/Audio:
Full Set of Score and Parts Available Directly from the Composer.