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*****Based on bible Numbers and Deuteronomy *****
It is a great training piece for me to explore the different styles of music in orchestration. The hard thing is how to coordinate all the instruments in producing the sound that I want to create. Therefore, the knowledge of different instruments are dare needed. Imaginative and creativity lead me get into this orchestral world with passion. At that time, it is the most excited area in my past music life.
Instrumentation
2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 2 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Bass Drum, Cymbals, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Tam-tam, Piano
Strings (12, 10, 8, 6, 4 ) - Minimum
Content
It should be a standard size of Orchestra work. Desert 40 is describing how God in parting with Moses to rescue his people from the hand of the Egyptians' army. Moses brought them into a promised land with 40 years suffering in dry land. Their journey began in accordance with Numbers chapter 33. The forty years were God's punishment for the distrust of Israelites.
The main thing that you can find in my music is how they suffered from the dry land, without food and water. At that time, they had to flight as well. On the way, God replied their needs. HE provided them manna and water.
Composed by Cheng Po Chun (Eva) 13 Dec, 2007 |
