Threnody by Christopher Marshall published on 2020-09-07T21:13:28Z The word ‘threnody' derives from Ancient Greek, meaning ‘song of mourning’. Humankind has always recognised the power of music to offer reflection, hope and healing in the darkest of times. 'Threnody' uses a 12 tone theme in a triadic-tonal context. The theme is heard in its entirety as the opening melody. In the second section, its retrograde (and retrograde-inverted) versions form a canon, starting in the cello. After the return of the main melody, a livelier section sees those retrograde themes as an accompanying figure in the pizzicato cellos. The music concludes with the theme in the solo violin. It is left incomplete, ending on the 6th tone. This recording is a MIDI simulation. The live premiere was on September 25th in Aurora CO, by the Denver Symphony Orchestra directed by Lawrence Golan. Those three very warmly received performances were followed by another on October 10th by the Lamont Chamber Orchestra, again directed by Maestro Golan to whom 'Threnody' is dedicated. You may view the score at Murphy Music Press: http://murphymusicpress.com/products/o-116a, where 'Threnody' is available for purchase or rental. Genre Classical