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"The Ballad of Big Bear Lake for Viola and Piano"
by R. Roland Jelinek
Published by VirtuosiStringsPublications.com

A Majestic Tribute to Nature’s Grandeur

The Ballad of Big Bear Lake for Viola and Piano by esteemed composer R. Roland Jelinek is a deeply passionate and moving melodic work for viola and piano that celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty of the San Bernardino National Forest. This powerful chamber composition transports listeners into the heart of the rugged, pristine wilderness surrounding Big Bear Lake, capturing the grandeur of tall, fragrant pine trees, the shimmering blue lake, and even the soaring flight of an American bald eagle above.

With uplifting and soaring melodies reverent of nature's beauty, Jelinek’s music immerses the performer and audience alike in the natural wonders of the lake-wilderness, evoking the vibrant spirit of the mountain landscape. The work’s deeply emotional melodic phrases reflect the serenity and majesty of the forest, while its soaring themes invoke the freedom, beauty and power of nature.

For Advanced Violists
Designed for advanced violists, this piece offers an intricate and expressive musical journey, with ossias for intermediate to advanced levels to ensure accessibility to a wider range of performers. The lyrical viola part intertwines seamlessly with the piano, allowing the listener to experience a passionate 
dynamic exploration of the landscape, from intense FFF passages to the most subtle ppp throughout the music. Whether you are an accomplished violist or an aspiring artist seeking a challenge, The Ballad of Big Bear Lake provides an opportunity to engage with a rich, evocative work that celebrates the wilderness in all its magnificence.

Why Choose This Piece?

A passionate, melodic chamber work by the highly regarded R. Roland Jelinek
Inspired by the beauty and majesty of Big Bear Lake and the San Bernardino National Forest
A celebration of nature: fragrant pine forests, blue mountain lake, and the soaring flight of a bald eagle
Perfect for advanced violists, with options for intermediate-advanced players
Available from VirtuosiStringsPublications.com, a trusted source for high-quality chamber music
Immerse yourself in the splendor of nature through the expressive beauty of The Ballad of Big Bear Lake. This unforgettable chamber work invites performers to embark on a passionate musical journey, celebrating the untamed power and serenity of the great outdoors.

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The Ballad of Big Bear Lake for Viola and  Piano

The Ballad of Big Bear Lake for Viola and Piano

Written for a chamber quartet of clarinet, violin, cello, and piano, the music unfolds in a fluid, non-linear form that mirrors the winding, "Mulholland" is an experimental piece that blends modernism with a dreamlike, alienating atmosphere. The composition explores the interplay between full-scale and double diminished scales, creating a tonal palette that feels both distant and surreal. Through this harmonic foundation, the piece evokes a sense of disorientation and wonder, as if the audience is caught in a world that is both familiar and unsettlingly strange.

Mulholland

Symphony No. 11: Baroque Horizons by David Ezra Okonsar is a groundbreaking contribution to contemporary music, blending the harpsichord, symphonic orchestra, and electronics into a cohesive, atonal framework with baroque influences. This innovative work reimagines the relationship between antiquity and modernity, producing a unique sound world that bridges centuries of musical evolution.

Historically tied to the baroque era, the harpsichord is here liberated from its traditional role. Rather than serving as a continuo instrument, it becomes an equal participant, engaging in dialogues with orchestral timbres and electronic textures. Okonsar transforms the harpsichord's metallic, percussive voice into a versatile sound generator capable of rhythmic propulsion and ethereal resonance by employing contemporary playing techniques and sound processing.

The inclusion of electronics marks a significant innovation, expanding the symphonic palette beyond acoustic limits. Drawing on concepts from mid-20th-century electronic pioneers, Okonsar uses sound envelopes, filters, and formants to craft textures that interact dynamically with the orchestra. This synthesis creates a layered, multi-dimensional soundscape where electronic elements are not merely decorative but integral to the work's structure and character.

While atonal and thoroughly contemporary, Baroque Horizons retains a deep connection to baroque idioms. The structure of its five movements—"Chaconne Reimagined," "Continuum Dialogues," "Fugue of Fractured Light," "Baroque Shadows in Flux," and "Horizons Resolved"—hints at traditional forms, deconstructed and reframed within a modern harmonic language. The chaconne, fugue, and shadowy references to baroque gestures are fragmented and reassembled, creating echoes of the past that shimmer within a futuristic context.

What sets this symphony apart is its integration of disparate musical traditions and technologies. The juxtaposition of the harpsichord's historic timbre with electronic modernity and the orchestral core symbolizes a merging of worlds. This interplay reflects Okonsar's broader compositional philosophy, which embraces complexity, multi-layered textures, and the fusion of seemingly opposing elements.

Baroque Horizons challenges the listener to reconsider the boundaries of symphonic music. It asks profound questions about the role of tradition in contemporary composition and how the tools of modernity can revitalize historical forms. By presenting baroque materials through a 21st-century lens, Okonsar not only honors their legacy but also propels them into uncharted territories.

David Ezra Okonsar's Symphony No. 11: Baroque Horizons stands as a testament to the power of innovation in music. Its combination of harpsichord, orchestra, and electronics offers a visionary redefinition of the symphonic genre, melding the ancient with the avant-garde in a work that is as intellectually compelling as it is sonically thrilling. It affirms Okonsar's place as a leading figure in contemporary composition, continually expanding the horizons of what music can achieve.

V. Horizons Resolved

IV. Baroque Shadows in Flux

III. Fugue of Fractured Light

II. Continuum Dialogues

I. Chaconne Reimagined

'Echi del Cuore' (Echoes of the Heart) draws inspiration from Arvo Pärt's minimalist masterpiece 'Spiegel im Spiegel,' reimagining its contemplative spirit through the interplay of violin, piano, and harp. Like peering into a transparent glass music box, the piece reveals its delicate inner workings - the violin's sustained notes float like visible waves of sound, while the piano's gentle triads and harp's crystalline arpeggios create layers of resonance that both reflect and pass through one another. Each note hangs suspended in time, creating an ethereal atmosphere where echoes of the heart become tangible, shimmering moments. This piece explores the boundary between reflection and transparency, where love's resonance becomes visible through sound.

Echi del Cuore

'Danza del Destino' unfolds like a ballet in a neon-lit dystopian dream, where violin and cello move like dancers against a cyberpunk sky. Just as a ballerina's tulle dress catches the pink and cyan lights of towering skyscrapers, the violin's melody floats and swirls above the cello's grounded strength. Through rain-slicked streets and rising steam, the instruments circle each other in an intimate pas de deux, their voices cutting through the urban glow like silhouettes in the night. The piece builds with the intensity of lovers finding each other in a world of chrome and neon, their dance a defiant act of grace amidst the city's mechanical pulse. As the music weaves between tension and release, it mirrors the perfect balance of two dancers locked in an eternal moment - one en pointe, the other supporting, both transformed by destiny's choreography into something transcendent.

Danza del Destino

Xak Stahl: Sonic Alchemist and Storyteller Extraordinaire

Xak Stahl is a boundary-pushing artist who transforms life's complexities into captivating musical narratives. His unique sound—a fusion of indie folk, electronic, and alternative influences—creates an immersive experience that resonates with the soul. Each composition is a journey, inviting listeners to explore the depths of human emotion and the heights of musical innovation.

Introducing Zoé Le Fleur: The Voice of Enchantment

Elevating Xak's sonic landscapes is the mesmerizing Zoé Le Fleur. Her voice, a perfect blend of ethereal lightness and raw power, brings an extra dimension to tracks like "Ce qui est juste" and "Heartbeat High." Zoé's performances transform these songs into anthems of the heart, her dynamic range perfectly complementing Xak's intricate compositions.

From Personal Struggle to Universal Resonance

Xak's musical journey is one of transformation and resilience. Early works like 'Neon Dreams' and 'Rising Through the Darkness' showcase his gift for turning personal challenges into universal themes. His latest opus, 'Major Arcana,' is a bold exploration of life's archetypes, with each track inspired by a Tarot card, beginning with the adventurous spirit of 'The Fool.'

A Multifaceted Artistic Vision

Beyond music, Xak is a visual artist and storyteller, weaving rich narratives across multiple mediums. This interdisciplinary approach infuses his music with a depth and complexity that invites repeated listening and deeper exploration.

Join Xak Stahl on a sonic odyssey that challenges perceptions, touches hearts, and celebrates the transformative power of art. Each track is not just a song, but a world waiting to be discovered.

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David Ezra Okonsar, Belgian pianist, composer, conductor and musicologist was born in Istanbul, Turkey. He studied piano, composition and orchestration at the Brussels Royal Conservatory and musicology at the Istanbul Technical University. His primary teachers were J. Cl. Vanden Eynden and Alexis Weissenberg for the piano and Madame Jacqueline Fontyn for composition. He is laureate of numerous international piano competitions including the Gina Bachauer. Besides his international concert career he is a prolific composer and music writer.

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