Orange Moon

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano — When I wrote this piece I imagined slow Tango music in my mind, with an image of a man and a woman dancing under the moon. The main melody is waltz-like, with a strong and straight feeling best described as risoluto. At the middle section, beginning in m. 50, the music incorporates more of a double-time feel, rather than a waltz. Explore the feeling and compare both double and triple time in one piece. Best described as a slow tango, this passionate composition shows off all of Yukiko Nishimura's skills as a composer. Evocative and heartfelt, Orange Moon’s harmonies are dense and fresh, fresh, flush with the romantic nature of the piece. What an incredible addition to the more advanced ensemble’s repertoire.

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