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IDDD3E7760-2BB1-4715-B6C9-A7DB351F2A52
TitlecodeX211004
Title NameOf Ice and Silver Swans
Marketing CopyWritten for and dedicated to Hazel Davis. The work is in two sections: the first uses 'ad libitum' technique, while the fast second section presents conflict and resolution of the harmonic material in the first.
InstrumentationHorn, Piano
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Program NotesOf Ice and Silver Swans (2001) for horn and piano was written for and is dedicated to Hazel Davis. The work is in two sections -- the first uses 'ad libitum' technique with unsynchronized horn and piano parts. The second fast section presents conflict and resolution of the harmonic material of the first section, driving onward to the conclusion.

For the composer, there has always been some mental connection between the french horn and swans -- perhaps the arched neck of the animal is reminiscent of the horn's many curves. This piece is also about winter and specifically the thaw at the end of winter that allows swans to return to the waterways. This is mirrored by the harmonic "thaw" in the music as one set of pitches resolves to another over the course of the piece. --Carson Cooman
Title Brand2
Year Composed2001
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Duration4
Ensemble Size2
Date Created2008-10-31 20:31:56.000000
Date Updated2025-09-30 20:31:56
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Title Instrument Category TextHorn
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