Sailing!

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano — The music of Sailing! is characterized by an atmosphere that is vibrant and full of energy. The piece depicts a ship’s journey on the ocean, the colors of which can readily change from a rich, welcoming blue to a dark, menacing gray. Sometimes the ship is sprayed by the waves; sometimes the ship floats blithely along a sea of tranquility.Articulations play a prominent role in the string writing. The combination of staccatos and slurs, in particular, expresses sensations of happiness and joy in the ocean journey. I can only hope that the conductor and the players have an opportunity to witness the excitements of the ocean first hand. The music of Sailing! is characterized by an atmosphere that is vibrant and full of energy. The piece depicts a ship’s journey on the ocean, the colors of which can readily change from a rich, welcoming blue to a dark, menacing gray. Sometimes the ship is sprayed by the waves; sometimes the ship floats blithely along a sea of tranquility. Articulations play a prominent role in this piece, with a combination of staccatos and slurs expressing sensations of happiness and joy in the ocean journey.