“0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 …“ by dividing each number of this series (Commonly known as the Fibonacci series) by its immediate predecessor a reoccurring quotient emerges, “1.618…”, termed the Golden ratio. These mathematical relationships form the basis of the central principles of Melody with Gesture. The melodic, harmonic, and structural pillars of the work are all derivatives of this series. The work utilizes an octave specific synthetic scale (as opposed to Major and Minor) which mirrors the first few digits of the Fibonacci series (ex. D, Eb, E, F, G … = 0, 1, 2, 3, 5 …). The work alternates between two central ideas, melody and gesture, with the entrance, and length of each aligning with the Golden Ratio. Melody with Gesture was written for the National Arts Centre Young Composers Programme, where it was premiered in Southam Hall by l’Orchestre Francophonie Canadienne led by its Music Director and Conductor, Jean Philippe Tremblay. This work won the Karen Keiser prize in music (CBC, U of T).

Artist

pierce

Genre

Classical

Date Uploaded

2008-03-04