Cat No.JM72169 Price
£35.00 Composer: Paul Denegri Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC
Duration: 6:30 minutes
“Leviathan” began its evolution at a workshop inspired by the poem written by Heathcote Williams entitled “Whale Nation”. At the time of this workshop the tentet brass repertoire existed of extremely well written original or arranged works of a lighter nature, but there was a shortage of works with a greater emotional depth and edge, hence Leviathan’s early conception as an atmospheric and emotive work. The original piece explored whale sound and song and was a 25 minute work in two parts. After many years of these musical sketches sitting dormant, the new work Leviathan is much shorter and more concise. Leviathan is driven and underpinned by melodic and rhythmic elements. It is a programmed work following the awe inspiring majestic might and beauty of whales through to a hunt scene, the chase, and the ultimate demise of earth’s largest mammal. Originally commissioned by Superbrass for brass ensemble, this arrangement is by Tom Barton.” – Paul Denegri
