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Just as its title
suggests, this three-movement contemporary work draws from various
types of pop music and dance forms, and sets them in a symphonic
framework. The opening movement, Overture, is a short fanfare
based loosely on Irish dance rhythms and melodies. The second
movement, Ballad, receives its inspiration from various
aspects of pop ballads, though no direct references are made. Dense
harmonies and interesting textures play an important role throughout
the movement. The final movement, Fusion, is a literal
combination of rock, funk, swing, and classical in a contemporary
setting. Intense and driving, this is an excellent concert finale!
You may even want to consider performing the last movement alone as
an encore.
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