Nocturne for Orchestra by Madelyn Byrne Sheet Music for Full Orchestra at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Artist Madelyn Byrne

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Madelyn Byrne

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 18

Arrangement Full Orchestra

Publisher Madelyn Byrne

Level 3

Product ID 1083005

Genre Contemporary

Performance Group Full Orchestra

Product Description

Nocturne for Orchestra began as a piece that would celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Galileos telescope while using a musical language that would be in keeping with a program of American music. I thought that "The Unanswered Question" by Ives, and the emotional depth and poignancy of much of Coplands music, would be a perfect compliment to a tribute to Galileo. But then two friends passed away and the piece turned into a tribute to them, with the night sky and the "Unanswered Questions" that surround us creating a consoling environment for this effort. The songlike themes of Nocturne grow out of my journey from mourning the premature deaths of my friends to celebrating their rich and vibrant lives. Section A is the dreamlike introductory section, B is a transition to the song-like section, and C is where the songlike themes are stated outright. D is a development section, E is an interruption - returning to the dreamlike music, F merges the dream music with the thematic material, G is the expressive high point of the piece and is articulated by the violin and cello solos. The remaining sections are intended to convey freedom and celebration. This is followed by a brief coda.

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