Masquerade
By Anna ClyneA Note from Concertmaster Holly
A swirl of music, dance, and playful drama invites the listener into a world alive with color and movement. The orchestra paints scenes of masked revelry and celebration, where each gesture of sound seems to sparkle and shift, creating moments of surprise and delight.
Masquerade draws inspiration from 18th-century promenade concerts held in London's gardens, where music mingled with dance, acrobatics, and spectacle. Listening closely gives a glimpse into Anna’s imaginative style and her talent for transforming imagery into sound. The Wichita Symphony performed Masquerade on October 26 and 27, 2019 under the direction of Music Director Daniel Hege. Audiences who enjoy this work will have a chance to hear more of her vivid and dramatic music when WSO performs another of Clyne's works, Restless Oceans, on January 24th.
Questions for thought as you listen:
- Does the music conjure up the feeling of festivities?
- Do you hear or see a story, a color, or a feeling?
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