Distant Glow
Cityscapes II
Christiaan Venter
Ensemble: Wind Band
Grade: 5
Duration: 03:15
Year of Composition: 2009
Publisher: self-published
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Composer, Purchase
Links:
Piccolo
Flutes 1,2
Oboes 1,2
Bassoons 1,2
B♭ Clarinets 1,2,3,4
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Saxes 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpets 1,2,3,4
F Horns 1,2,3,4
Trombones 1,2,3
Euphonium
Tuba
Double Bass (optional)
Percussion 1 (Suspended Cymbal)
Percussion 2 (Timpani)
Percussion 3 (Glockenspiel)
The second part of a cycle of four works, which can be performed as a set, on their own, or in any combination:
I. Freeways
II. Distant Glow
III. Electricity
IV. Among the Clouds
Program Notes:
The four “Cityscapes” are inspired by my experiences in different cities. Each movement tries to capture my emotional responses to these experiences. Driving into a prairie city at night is a beautiful sight. Before the buildings and streets are visible there is warm glow in the sky, a welcome light after a long journey setting a peaceful tone to the day's end.
(Christiaan Venter)
