Sound Frames

Sound Frames is a one-movement piece for orchestra.
Its formal structure is free. As the title
suggests, each section of this composition
is framed side by side with one another. The
piece is organized in a non-traditional way with
contrasting sections abruptly following each other
in succession. Occasionally they are recollected
throughout the work.

The influences for this work belong to different
musical styles in the 20th Century. Primary
inspiration comes from the compositional techniques
of György Ligeti. However, the rhythmic as well as
harmonic languages of this work owe themselves to
Igor Stravinsky. The genre of rock n roll music
from the 70 s, known as progressive rock, adds
another dimension of inspiration. Finally, input
concerning the compositional process and control of
the form comes from Claude Debussy.

With Sound Frames the composer experienced a totally
new way of composing. She explored harmonic,
melodic, and rhythmic characters that are different
from those that she employed in her previous works.

Autorentext

Born in Brazil, Maíra Cimbleris began her music studies at the age of 7. She has a bachelor's degree in composition from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and a master's degree in composition from Louisiana State University. She is now pursuing a Ph.D. in composition with a minor in bassoon at the latter institution.

Klappentext

Sound Frames is a one-movement piece for orchestra. Its formal structure is free. As the title suggests, each section of this composition is "framed" side by side with one another. The piece is organized in a non-traditional way with contrasting sections abruptly following each other in succession. Occasionally they are recollected throughout the work. The influences for this work belong to different musical styles in the 20th Century. Primary inspiration comes from the compositional techniques of György Ligeti. However, the rhythmic as well as harmonic languages of this work owe themselves to Igor Stravinsky. The genre of rock n' roll music from the 70's, known as progressive rock, adds another dimension of inspiration. Finally, input concerning the compositional process and control of the form comes from Claude Debussy.With Sound Frames the composer experienced a totally new way of composing. She explored harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic characters that are different from those that she employed in her previous works.