De IJzer
Timothy J. Brown
About this work:
De IJzer is a musical work which uses the poem of the same name by Johan DeMaegt. The poem was written in 1918, published in a collection "Letters from the Yser Front." This is a simpler work from a larger set of World War I pieces, but may be performed independently. The work uses quartal harmony and the Bb dorian scale. It opens with unaccompanied voice. The strings, oboe, and voice form one musical layer, while the piano is a separate layer.
This work is available from the composer.
Year composed: 2004
Duration: 00:04:22
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Chamber/Jazz Ensemble, 6-9 Players
Instrumentation: 1 Oboe, 1 Piano, 1 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Soprano
Instrumentation notes: Soprano should have a light, coloratura quality voice. Text is in Flemish.