This MOLTO ADAGIO completes the 1st symphony.  A lush string chorale spiced with woodwinds hands the opening over to a most gorgeous duet between the oboe and English horn that must be heard to be believed.  It is a very emotional conclusion that has spots of sonic brilliance, especially when the horns and trumpets are pushed to their limits on their tonguing skills.  The Ruhevoll is recapped as a reminder of where this journey originated, and the final morendo has the strings hand the last word to a solo contrabassoon.

Ledesma - Molto Adagio (from the 1st Symphony)

I am a composer of orchestral music as well as a music and Theology professor.

Ledesma - Molto Adagio (from the 1st Symphony)

P. Steven Ledesma