Benjamin Staern (1978-)

Wave Movements

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  • Year of composition: 2011
  • Work category: Orchestral works in one movement
  • Dedication: Daniel Raiskin
  • First performed: 29 May 2011, Görreshaus, Koblenz. Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie, conductor Daniel Raiskin.
  • Duration: 11 min

Instrumentation

2*22*2*, 2200, 11, 0, strings

Double woodwinds, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, percussion and strings.

Location for score and part material

Gehrmans Musikförlag

Description of work

One-movement work for chamber orchestra in three overlapping sections: a rhythmic opening, a lyrical centre and a concluding chorale.

Links

https://www.benjaminstaern.se/?page_id=2821


Work comment

Wave Movements draws on water's motion, reflections and disturbances. The music gradually transforms through three overlapping sections: a rhythmic opening, a lyrical and mysterious centre, and a chorale that brings the preceding elements together.