Ode 1959

Composed during spring 2009, Ode 1959 for strings has been commissioned by the Orchestra Milano Classica for the celebration of Heitor Villa-Lobos’ fiftieth anniversary of death. Short and free excerpts by bachiana brasileira n.1 and the famous prelude n.1 for guitar creep into the work, as a tender homage to the great Composer. An opening rhythmic impulse introduces to the solar and optimistic climate running throughout the piece. The other element emerges on soft harmonics waving, as an ornament on the recalled memories by Villa-Lobos, freely moving to create panels of stillness and reflection…. Gradually the piece goes to end exhausting rhythm and dynamical energies.
 
 
First performance:
May 10, 2009

XVII Concert series  “Orchestra Milano Classica”
Milano (Italy)
Palazzina Liberty

Orchestra Milano Classica
José Rodilla, conductor
First performance:
May 10, 2009

XVII Concert series  “Orchestra Milano Classica”
Milano (Italy)
Palazzina Liberty

Orchestra Milano Classica
José Rodilla, conductor