Hecate Nocturne, for Large Orchestra

Hecate Strait, off the northwest coast of British
Columbia, a body of water unusually shallow for its
size, is prone to surprise storms of unpredictable
ferocity and duration. It is a fascinating body of
water, and the inspiration for Hecate Nocturne, for
Large Orchestra, a one-movement orchestral evocation
of a day on Hecate Strait s waters. The piece
incorporates birdsong from the region, as well as
First Nations folksong, rendering a soundscape
uniquely British Columbian. The calm, mystery, and
excitement of the music will appeal to concert-going
audiences, especially to those interested in the
sounds of British Columbia, and the piece is of only
moderate difficulty for a large orchestra. The full
orchestral conductor s score is given. In addition,
a detailed analysis, by the composer, is included,
for orchestral directors, music theoreticians,
students of composition, and interested musicians.
It reveals the means of construction of Hecate
Nocturne, so that the reader may understand better
its harmonies, melodies, form, and sound effects.

Autorentext

Stephen Johnson, M.Mus, studied Music Composition at the University of British Columbia, and at McGill University. He is a piano teacher and composer, based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Klappentext

Hecate Strait, off the northwest coast of British Columbia, a body of water unusually shallow for its size, is prone to surprise storms of unpredictable ferocity and duration. It is a fascinating body of water, and the inspiration for Hecate Nocturne, for Large Orchestra, a one-movement orchestral evocation of a day on Hecate Strait's waters. The piece incorporates birdsong from the region, as well as First Nations folksong, rendering a soundscape uniquely British Columbian. The calm, mystery, and excitement of the music will appeal to concert-going audiences, especially to those interested in the sounds of British Columbia, and the piece is of only moderate difficulty for a large orchestra. The full orchestral conductor's score is given. In addition, a detailed analysis, by the composer, is included, for orchestral directors, music theoreticians, students of composition, and interested musicians. It reveals the means of construction of Hecate Nocturne, so that the reader may understand better its harmonies, melodies, form, and sound effects.