Symphony No. 1

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Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Harp, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass — ‘Land of the Free’ speaks of a tenuous state of American freedom in which our delicate equilibrium ofchecks and balances struggles to endure. In this modern era of social media, perception supersedes realityand the immediacy of online dialog encourages provocation over critical inquiry. The symphony’s fivemovements depict an emotional journey through this reality—feelings of resilience, confusion, dread, love,anger, sadness, desperation…and, ultimately, hope. The work ends with an increasingly desperate prayerfor peace, sung by a choir to the words of the Latin Mass movement “Agnus Dei” (“Lamb of God”):Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.—LatinLamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.—English translation ‘Land of the Free’ speaks of a tenuous state of American freedom in which our delicate equilibrium of checks and balances struggles to endure. In this modern era of social media, perception supersedes reality and the immediacy of online dialog encourages provocation over critical inquiry. The symphony’s five movements depict an emotional journey through this reality—feelings of resilience, confusion, dread, love, anger, sadness, desperation…and, ultimately, hope.

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