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Dreamscapes - 1: Black Stars, Bright Shadows
I'm drawn to the title of this movement: "Black Stars, Bright Shadows." The composer writes: Each movement is inspired by a dream image, some of which are more abstract than others.
Dreamscapes - 2: Voices
The capabilities of the human voice has always amazed me.
The composer writes: "Each movement is inspired by a dream image, some of which are more abstract than others.
Dreamscapes - 3: My House
Thoughts of home trying to remember "me" back then.
Dreamscapes - 4: Two Birds
Don't over hink it: the motion of two birds flying through the sky.
Dreamscapes 5: November Steps
I've lost two many loved ones in the month of November. (yes.. I meant two)
Schwantner Percussion Concerto Cadenza
Thomas Burritt, Percussion with the University of Texas Wind Ensemble conducted by Jerry Junkin
Dreamscapes - 6: Reunion
We are always connected.
Prelude from Bach cello suite no. 5
Performed on marimba by Thomas Burritt. To listen to the entire suite visit click the youtube icon above.
Schwantner Percussion Concerto Excerpts
Thomas Burritt, Percussion with the University of Texas Wind Ensemble conducted by Jerry Junkin
The Spirit & the Dust
IV. "But this chain, though made of a breath, is hard to break." (Gibran)
The Spirit & the Dust
I. "Death is a dialogue between the spirit and the dust." (Dickinson)
The Spirit & the Dust
II. "Under this vast universe pain's mill-wheel rotates." (Tagore)
The Spirit & the Dust
III. "For in that sleep of death what dreams may come." (Shakespeare)
