THE DISCOURSE OF STARS - Symphony Orchestra (Sosnowski)

[rpearl]

David,

There is a lot going on here, at different levels. One of the things that strikes me - and is very striking - is the sense of improvisation that pervades the swirling figures. Obviously, this is neither improvised, nor left to chance - but the free, volatile outbursts make it seem like an organic process in, well, process. In other words, alive! The ebb and flow, propulsion and retreat are wonderful, here. The chorale-like sections are simply beautiful; that they would find a home in a piece with trumpet slides is a tribute to the expansiveness of your language.

I know you stated that this wasn't a suite, yet there are stylistic traits that seem to link them (although one could say that about any fine composer's works from a certain time period).

I'd love to hear this as an original wav/aif file; in other words, uncompressed, and on really good speakers. My sense is that I am missing some things - depth and detail - that get lost on my system playing an mp3.

I've said this before: these works deserve to be performed. Wish I had some advice on how to make that happen...

As always, thank you for sharing your work. It is an inspiration.

All the best.

[valhalx]

David,
Congratulations on a stellar achievement. (I just had to say that, lol.) This piece is exceptional on two accounts. The writing and the sound treatment. As for writing, it possesses a depth and eolquence unlike your other work. I trully think you've crossed onto new ground here. All of your work is great but Stars somehow really hits the mark, in my opinion. The writing is both original and masterfully handled.
I've followed this one from the start and, as you know, I've always been very fond of it. Your final take though, is a complete surprise and I can't begin to tell you how well it turned out. The final sound treatment brought this to life! I've listened to this probably 40 times as it grew but, as I listened last night and this morning, I felt as though it was a new work I'd just heard for the first time.
When you posted Emergence of Time, I commented that I listened to it as pure music and did not hear a program. With Stars, because of the subject matter, I do find find myself listening on a different level. Every night, at the end of my shift, I find myself outdoors in the wide open spaces and have developed a close relationship with the constellations. Discourse of Stars expresses the feelings I have as I gaze at the heavens. Thank you for saying with music that which could never be uttered.

BRAVISSIMO my freind!!

Bill


Tempo dynamics reverb

[jaynkate01]

I really like the instrumenation on this David. I have never written anything like this (that was not tonal in nature) but I like this. I can tell that you poured your heart and soul into this.
-Jay

[nikolas]

David:

A shame on you! You should find a way to notify all your fans, so not to lose a chance to listen to your music!

It is extremely well made as always. And my kind of music indeed! GPO is shining in your hands! Finale as well! I can honestly say that I enjoy listening to your music, a lot, as I would do with any commercial CD I have (SCriabin, Schnittke, Stravinksy, Debusy, etc...).

Pity the score is not ready yet

But I do fidn that GPO is the best tool for this kind of music. I have heavy doubts that any other library would be able to pull of this kind of music. (Kudos to Mr. G. then here...)

Strings are GPO, or GOS? Is there a hint of the stad as well or am I mistaken...?

Either way it is a wonderful work of art (<-art, not music)!

Thank you so much for sharing this

[Samantha Penigar]

I could not get the MP3 to play for me David.

[etLux]

I could not get the MP3 to play for me David.

Sam has indicated to me that she was later able to
reach the file; a minor difficulty with a browser plug-in.

Thank you, Sam, for your persistence in this.

Forum:

May I note that this is quite a large file; so a bit of
patience may be needed while it begins streaming.

My best,

David
www.DavidSosnowski.com

Related Pieces:

The Emergence of Time
The Realization of Light

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[wrayer]

David,

It's just wonderful. I love the texture changes. The 'atmospheres' you create flow through the piece wonderfully. I am impressed as always with your masterful control of space and time and how you draw the emotions out of each line. The mixture of tonal and non-tonal passages blend extremely well. The brass (kind of my interest) are certainly 'nasty in this piece. They must be the 'antagonaizers'.

And, no I don't want to play the trumpet part - my "steel lips" have gone the way of my waisteline (things kind of hangout). You would need a 'man-of'steel-lips" to 'squeeze" some of those babys out!

Congratulations on a wonderful work. (Live performance sometime?)

One question: Are you familiar with the Penderecki/Lustoslawski school?Much of your work has that kind of textural atmosphere.

Best Regards,

Bill

[GrahamKeitch]

David, this had me glued to the headphones right the way through - and now I'm having difficulty taking them off! I need to listen to this a few more times - and even then, I won't have taken it all in! Captivating - and rendered with your usual excellence.

A real treat.

Regards, Graham

[etLux]

For those with an interest, the full score
to The Discourse of Stars has been added
to the www.DavidSosnowski.com site.

Best,

David
www.DavidSosnowski.com



Related Pieces:

The Emergence of Time
The Realization of Light

.

[joaz]

Wow David !!
This is a tremendous piece, and a wonderfully rich and detailed workout for the Orchestra.

The finale of this piece is a thrilling ride indeed, as the various conversations are recapped and collapse in a delightful hurly-burly.

Some very beautiful lyrical writing here, with gorgeous imatitive string work, delicate melancholic woodwinds and nostalgic brass, Piano starting new threads, and prodding the rest of the orchestra into action.

The 1st Tpt part is a monumental challenge, but how could any 1st chair trumpeter resist it with such directions as " try to look really "cool", hard as that is for you."( page 43 of the score)

David, this piece is a phenomonal achievement, why your music isnt being played in every concert-hall around the world remains something of a mystery to me, but thank the gods for this forum were we can all get our Sosnowski fix.

BRAVO

regards Joe