Brass quintet
SKU:
P2.60051
Composed by
Dan Kramer. Chamber
music, Contemporary.
Published by Potenza
Music (P2.60051).
Methods of
Cooking originated as a
piece for brass septet
that was later arranged
for the brass quintet
format. It is a
multimovement work that
explores several
variations of a main
theme that is found
throughout all four
movements. Each movement
seeks to evoke a certain
style associated with a
type of cooking. The
first movement, Simmer ,
introduces the main
thematic material of the
piece from the beginning.
Simmering indicates a
temperature below boiling
that generally is softer
or gentler in food
preparation. Hence, the
movement is a bit more
restrained, without
breaking up the material
a great deal. Boil follow
as the second movement,
and as the temperature
rises, so too does the
pace of the music!
Boiling can sometimes
lead to chaotic
situations in the
kitchen, and the movement
looks to capture the
energy of both the food
as it boils, as well as
the preparer as they make
their way around the
kitchen. This variation
brings the thematic
material into 6/8 time,
as well as introducing
new ideas that help make
the music even more
dynamic. The third
movement slows things
back down with Braise ,
which tends to be a
longer method of cooking.
The thematic material is
surrounded with thicker
harmonies and slowly
announced throughout the
movementI! this mimics
the richness of flavor
often associated with
braising foods, and
signifies the amount of
time this process often
takes to complete. Sautee
is the final movement and
looks to stay true to its
original meaning in
French, to jump or
bounce. The melody
quickly bounces back and
forth between various
instruments and the
entire movement is bright
and playful throughout.
It also serves as a high
energy ending to bring
the entire piece
together.
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