Ode To "Ode To Joy"
Bruce A. Stark
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One of Bruce Stark's most widely performed piano works, the piece was given its U.S. premiere in 2006 by Lisa Moore as part of the Keys To The Future contemporary piano music festival in New York City, and has received rave reviews from numerous performances in Australia, the U.S. and Japan.
Program Notes:
Ode To "Ode To Joy" combines jazzy, syncopated elements with more classically-derived development of the material in a playful yet virtuosic tribute (or shall I say romp) to the famous melody from Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Celebratory and, well, joyous, it contains many bravura passages involving the harmonies and rhythms of jazz, contrapuntal writing, polyrhythms, variations-like treatments and more. Perhaps the master himself would chuckle and crack a wry smile upon hearing this demanding little piece honoring his enduring tune. . . -Bruce Stark
Year composed: 1997
Duration: 00:05:00
Ensemble type: Keyboard:Piano
Instrumentation: 1 Piano