Music for the Spheres
Nicholas Ascioti
About this work:
This piece contains the following songs: A Cosmic Rhyme, Waking to Visions, Eternity’s Song,
The Breath of the Universe, This Holy Ride, & Life’s Aria.
The idea for Music of the Spheres was inspired by Dr. Margaret Scheppach, for whom the piece is dedicated. I asked Richard Hibbert to write a text inspired by the title and the result is a testimony to the heavens, life, and music. The harp and oboe have a variety of “voices” and “effects” that create a mystical sounds cape.
Music of the Spheres was recorded by tenor Mark Lawrence, oboist John Lathwell, and harpist Karlinda Caldicott and is available on my debut CD entitled Creation’s Voice.
To order this CD please visit: www.albanyrecords.com
Version: Song Cycle
Year composed: 2005
Duration: 00:12:30
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Chamber/Jazz Ensemble, 2-5 Players
Instrumentation: 1 Oboe, 1 Harp, 1 Tenor