F092B4C1-6FCD-4FB5-8330-6D29768CAA4E
| ID | F092B4C1-6FCD-4FB5-8330-6D29768CAA4E |
|---|---|
| Titlecode | X241004 |
| Title Name | Celestial Keys |
| Marketing Copy | These four movements for Tuba and Organ were composed during a residency by the sea on Monasota Key Island, Florida. The reference to keys pertains both to the location of composition and to the Organ's keyboard. |
| Instrumentation | Tuba, Organ |
| Commission | (not set) |
| Dedication | (not set) |
| Program Notes | These four pieces for Tuba and Organ were composed during a Composer Residency by the sea, near Sarasota, Florida. Thus, the reference to "keys" pertains to the location of composition (Manasota Key Island) and to the keyboard of the Organ. [And to the beautiful tonalities!] Additional island references appear in the movement titles. "Light" is everywhere on the island - on the sand, in the sunlight bouncing off of the waves. Thus, the opening movement is delicate, perhaps with a bounce. This is a short movement, in the "bright" key of D Major. The opening is marked "Grandly, as a church filling up with light." When one is by the ocean, one often listens, mostly to the sounds of the waves. This second movement is quiet, as if listening to the sea. Wave-patterns are introduced near the middle of the piece. Throughout, there is motivic imitation between the tuba and organ, as each listens to and answers the other. This becomes an intense ovement, perhaps as though listening to the soul of the sea. "Imagination" is light-hearted, with the musicians playing at one another, perhaps teasing one another, and also teasing the audience! There is a humorous/nautical character to the theme, which is marked "jaunty," in the style of a sea chanty. "Glory" is inspired by the vast beauty of the sea, as well as by the glorious strength of the organ and tuba. Thus, the opening theme is marked "grandly." There are considerable "forte" passages in this movement, often using the lowest ranges of the instruments. Brass timbres are predominant in the Organ registration, in strength. --Gwyneth Walker |
| Title Brand | 2 |
| Year Composed | 2004 |
| Copyright Number | (not set) |
| Copyright Year | (not set) |
| Duration | 14 |
| Ensemble Size | 2 |
| Date Created | 2008-10-31 20:31:58.000000 |
| Date Updated | 2025-09-30 20:31:58 |
| Inhouse Note | (not set) |
| Bsc Code | (not set) |
| Text Author | (not set) |
| Premier Performance Memo | -World Premiere. Jay Hunsberger, tuba; James Hawkinson, organ. 8 Feb 2004. First United Methodist Church, Bradenton, Florida. |
| Recording Credits | (not set) |
| Review | (not set) |
| Awards | (not set) |
| Title Category | 1 |
| Title Movements | 1. Light 2. Listening 3. Imagination 4. Glory |
| Title Grade | (not set) |
| Set Series ID | (not set) |
| Title Instrument Category Text | Tuba |
| Title Sub Category Text | (not set) |
| Title Sub Category | 97 |
| Title Instrument Header | 13 |
| Title Grade Text | (not set) |
| Clean Url | celestial-keys-x241004 |