Scintillation
Instrumentation:
Chamber Orchestra
Violin I, Violin II, Violincello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet in C, Timpani
1st Movement premiered on January 21st 2024, conducted by Nicole Marshall
Program notes:
Scintillation is the Western scientific term for the phenomenon of stars twinkling. There are 6 factors that cause scintillation, and therefore 6 factors that astrophysicists must watch out for in order to collect clean and accurate data. They are: clear, dark, cold, high, dry, and calm skies. In other scientific practices, however, this twinkling is not a hinderance but a tool for understanding atmospheric conditions. This symphonic work pays homage to each of these factors in turn, heralded by the opening movement which evokes the playful, imp-like character of the stars as they sparkle and evade detection.
Recording coming soon!
7 movements:
Movement 1: 5’
Movements 2-7: work in progress