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Inspired by the photographs of Ansel Adams, this concerto for trombone was commissioned by Indiana University and the Midwest Clinic for Joseph Alessi and the Indiana University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Ray Cramer. In addition to the original wind ensemble, an arrangement with orchestra accompaniment by the compsoer and a piano reduction arranged by Mark Rogers are available from the publisher. (2003) ca. 22'.
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Visions of Light A Concerto for Tenor Trombone and Wind Ensemble inspired by the photographs of Ansel Adams I. Monolith, The Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, 1927 II. Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941 III. Thunderclouds, White Mountain Range, 1959 "Visions of Light" was commissioned by Indiana University and the Midwest Clinic for Joseph Alessi and the Indiana University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Ray Cramer. Joe Alessi has been Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic since the spring of 1985. As a faculty member of the Juilliard School, he has been a colleague for many years. I had the pleasure of working with Joe Alessi when he recorded my Trombone Sonata in 1995. As one of the premiere trombonists of our time, his beautiful, lyric and COIOlful playing has served as an inspiration for my 2nd large work for tenor trombone. I took as another source of inspiration, the powerful and dramatic photographs of Ansel Adams. The concerto, while not really programmatic, reflects my feelings when seeing these amazing images. The 1 st movement shows the sheer rock face of Yosemite's famous Half Dome Zoltan peak set against a brilliant sky. The music is angular, energetic, sometimes soft--reflecting the curves of Half Dome, sometimes very dramatic-reflecting the awesomeness of the sight and the bold contrast between sky and mountain. The 2nd movement depicts the mystery of a moonrise over a landscape of stark buildings and the brightly moonlit crosses of a cemetery. The music is alternately gentle and enigmatic, lyrical and intense. The final movement depicting huge, billowing thunderclouds, is filled with rhythmic agitation, strong and dramatic gestures, and ultimately a heroic finale. Sweeping motives are quickly tossed between soloist and wind ensemble with force and energy. Throughout the work, the trombone is front and center with its singing, colorful and powerful voice describing Ansel Adams' scenes, while the wind ensemble provides a buoyant and resonant accompaniment, commentary and dialogue. My sincere thanks to Joseph Alessi and Ray Cramer and their artistry in bringing my music to life. Thanks also to Ray and to Jon Whitaker who helped pave the way for the very commission of the piece from Indiana University and Midwest. Eric Ewazen
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I. Monolith, The Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, 1927 II. Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941 III. Thunderclouds, White Mountain Range, 1959
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