"Ecstatic Fanfare" by Steven Bryant

Written in 2012, Steven Bryant’s “Ecstatic Fanfare” is based on music from the composer’s similarly titled work, “Ecstatic Waters”. Encouraged to transform those musical ideas into a shorter opening work, Bryant arranged “Ecstatic Fanfare” in a mere 3 days.

According to Bryant, “The work unfolds with a flurry that can best be described as aggressive jubilation that winds down into a quiet, pure, pastoral melody marked by descending fourths in the clarinets. The use of open harmonies and descending fourths provide a sense of innocence and simplicity to this music, giving the listener something familiar to connect with, reminiscent of the music of Aaron Copland. This quiet music is eventually transformed into a powerful statement by the horns, marked “aggressive and celebratory.” This moment of celebration explodes into elation and the work rallies toward an energetic, powerful conclusion.”

We hope you enjoy our recording of this fantastic work!

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