Breaking Point - Brian Balmages

Breaking Point [was w]ritten over a several month period when the composer’s father was dying, [and] the composer states: “Throughout this entire experience, I have reached my own breaking point. Over and over again. So I fall apart, put myself together, and am then broken all over again.” One of the most emotional and powerful pieces Balmages has ever written, there are moments of untamed beauty, anger, rage, hope, despair, and frustration.

– Program note from the publisher (sourced from the Wind Repertory Project)

The Oklahoma City Symphonic Band is under the direction of Dr. Mark G. Belcik. We were pleased to have Mr. Balmages guest conduct the band, and give us his personal insights to his compositions.

Video Links:
Oklahoma City Symphonic Band 2024 Spring Concert:
“The Music of Brian Balmages”

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