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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, conductor

Holmès: La Nuit et L'Amour (October 2021)

Juilliard Orchestra
Jeffrey Milarksy, Conductor
February 20, 2020 at Alice Tully Hall

"fractured orbits" was written in summer/fall 2019 for the Juilliard Orchestra. The title arises from the concept of examining one’s own thought processes, which as a composer is often a helpful form of self-reflection. I find that if we are able to make ourselves better aware of these thought processes, especially those used in making music, it allows us to harness the power of intuition more creatively and efficiently. While the piece does not attempt to depict any particular mental states literally, it appeared to me to fit the idea of cycles, or orbits, that return and are constantly being fragmented and transformed. This process, which happens nonstop in the brain, is recreated in the treatment of musical motives and gestures. In terms of form, I wanted all the players to have a soloistic part; thus the piece is a sort of concerto for orchestra.

While I was working on this piece, my teacher of two years, Christopher Rouse passed away. His sudden passing impacted me deeply, and I tried hard to focus on how thankful and fortunate I was to be touched by his wonderful humanity and mentorship. Several influences from him and his many listening assignments crept into the piece, which is dedicated with gratitude to his memory.

fractured orbits (2019) - Juilliard Orchestra

Victoria Borisova-Ollas was born 1969 in Russia but has lived in Sweden for many years. She first achieved international recognition when her work Wings of the Wind won second prize in the Masterprize competition in 1998: the critics were ecstatic, describing her work as a piece of "sparkling sonic poetry." She uses an original and innovative vocabulary of sounds to create acoustic spaces of great beauty and intensity, capable of captivating both sophisticated ears and those less experienced but curious. Victoria began her musical studies at early age. After graduating first from the Central School of Music in Moscow and then from the famous Tchaikovsky Conservatoire, she continued her composition studies in Sweden at Malmö Academy of Music and in England at the Royal College of Music in London

Nominee 2012 - Victoria Borisova Ollas - Golden Dances of the Pharaohs

Nando Florestan is a composer of classical music (and pianist). He studied harmony, counterpoint, orchestration and composition with Osvaldo Lacerda, then went on to study music at Universidade de São Paulo.  He is available to score your film, game etc.  He also knows a lot about music theory and might be available to teach you.

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Nando Florestan (composer)