Souvenirs (String Orchestra)
Memories
Quintet from the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba
N/A
May 18, 2023
Basilica of the Convent of Saint Francis of Assisi in Havana
Performance Notes
"Souvenirs" is a French title that translates to "Memories". With this music, I wanted to express the feeling of remembering a specific event in the past that had a great impact on your life. Based on Haitian rhythms, "Souvenirs" has a dancing feel to it, slow, reflective, and reassuring. The repetition of the main melody many times over the course of this piece is a way to imply that no matter what happens, some memories can never be replaced, and will always be cherished. The bright and happy feel of the dancing rhythms is a way to feel the comfort of those precious memories guiding us on our way towards a brighter future.
Instrumentation
2 Violins - Viola - Cello - Bass
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University of Minnesota Duluth
Jean Rudy Perrault
April 13, 2019
University of Minnesota Duluth
