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Bells: a Homage to Sibelius

12/8/2016

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I have always loved the music of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.  In celebration of his 150th birthday in 2015, I wrote a piece called "Bells", which is inspired by the grand melody in his fifth symphony.  Here it is again, on the same day one year later!  After a meditative introduction, the Sibelius-inspired theme is introduced, accompanied by bold majestic chords, and reaching a tumultuous climax.  Once the excitement has died down, the tune is heard softly again, wrapped in tenderness, before a final flourish.
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Roger L Brinker
1/2/2017 09:21:51 pm

It is interesting to catch the coloring of the tones of the composition. The beginning is subdued and somewhat dark rising to a brighter and somewhat triumphant peak and then dropping back to an almost reverential end. On a personal note I see that you not only play with your fingers but also with your body as a whole.

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