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Symphony for Brass Quintet (1993) Remarks about the work by composer Michael Brown |
“My first goal in this work was to present a very positive attitude in a high-energy setting, and to complement this with some lyrical, quiet, or somber music, and a few comedic moments. The symphony was chosen as the form which would carry these musical messages because its strength has been proven by so many composers."
"The first movement, the 'Allegro,' takes the traditional role of opening the work with strong musical statements which provide a good contrast to the later movements. The second movement presents two very distinct musical settings, both of which contrast with the "Allegro." The chorale focuses more on the harmony and a collective melody produced by the combination of all the parts. The waltz (the comedic section) was chosen because the meter and basic pattern is so well known that it can be rhythmically twisted or bent and still be very clear. The finale closes the work using a combination of emotional attitudes found earlier in the work."
Michael Brown
"The first movement, the 'Allegro,' takes the traditional role of opening the work with strong musical statements which provide a good contrast to the later movements. The second movement presents two very distinct musical settings, both of which contrast with the "Allegro." The chorale focuses more on the harmony and a collective melody produced by the combination of all the parts. The waltz (the comedic section) was chosen because the meter and basic pattern is so well known that it can be rhythmically twisted or bent and still be very clear. The finale closes the work using a combination of emotional attitudes found earlier in the work."
Michael Brown
MICHAEL BROWN
(b. 1962)
Michael Brown's musical training began with a thorough background in vocal and choral music. He has received degrees in music composition from Ouachita Baptist University, University of Colorado at Boulder and the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. In addition to voice and composition, Brown studied organ during his years in Arkansas and Colorado. His recent works have been performed In Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, and New York hand have been broadcast on both American and Mexican radio.
Brown's Symphony for Brass Quintet is the Brass Chamber Music Society of Annapolis 1992-93 commission, and the second work he has written for the Annapolis Brass Quintet.
(b. 1962)
Michael Brown's musical training began with a thorough background in vocal and choral music. He has received degrees in music composition from Ouachita Baptist University, University of Colorado at Boulder and the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. In addition to voice and composition, Brown studied organ during his years in Arkansas and Colorado. His recent works have been performed In Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, and New York hand have been broadcast on both American and Mexican radio.
Brown's Symphony for Brass Quintet is the Brass Chamber Music Society of Annapolis 1992-93 commission, and the second work he has written for the Annapolis Brass Quintet.