Angel Echoes
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SKU: CF.FAS101
Composed by Larry Clark. SWS FS. First-Plus String Orchestra (FAS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 5+16+2+8+5+2+5+12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 22 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #FAS101. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS101).ISBN 9781491146422. UPC: 680160903924. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.
As the title implies, the piece uses a lot of echo effects throughout. Based on the interval of a descending perfect fifth, Angel Echoes begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme, which is used throughout the piece and ultimately as the climactic material later in the work. Larry Clark uses the elements that have made his music so popular in this remarkable new work for developing ensembles.
As the title implies, the piece uses a lot of "echo" effects throughout, based onthe interval of a descending perfect fifth. The piece begins with a lush woodwind statement of the subtle "angel" theme, which is used throughout the piece and ultimately as the climactic material. The echo is first introduced by the piano in m. 4 and continues to increase in frequency as a prelude to the main theme for the fast section of the piece. The fast section ensues with violins taking over the main theme over continued lush low string harmonies. This is followed by a more fanfare-like presentation of the theme with echoes in the violas. The piece shifts to a more subdued bridge section based on the descending fifth and its inversion, before leading back to the main theme. A new section with lower strings in the lead builds to a return of the "angel" theme as the climax of the piece. The piece concludes at a fast tempo with a coda using the main fast theme followed by a cascading effect of the descending fifths through the ensemble leading to the final note.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2017.