Avalon
Brian Wilbur Grundstrom
About this work:
Avalon is the mystical island of healing that King Arthur went to after his battle. This piece represents the slow and necessary healing process following a dramatic event.
Mysterious and epic sounding, Avalon has a freestyle beginning with interjecting little motives -- then transitions and builds upon these interjections to a steady and foreboding feel with string pizzicato. The color and character changes subtly as the piece slowly climaxes and relaxes.
Avalon is rendered here using Vienna Symphonic Library (2004).
Year composed: 2002
Duration: 00:11:30
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Chamber Orchestra
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn in F, 12 Violin, 4 Viola, 4 Cello, 2 Double bass
Instrumentation notes: Chamber Orchestra: Wind quintet + strings