ORCHESTRA MUSIC

TRANSIT

FOR ORCHESTRA (2001)

In Transit, musical material, such as themes and motifs, is presented and then unfolded into different spaces and directions. This makes it seem as if a recurring musical object is viewed from different sides, which is remotely reminiscent of variation technique, that is, a unity in diversity. There are also musical quotes from Jerry Goldsmith, Serge Rachmaninoff, Maurice Ravel, Arnold Schoenberg and Miles Davis. They were often on my mind while I was composing, and thus they remain close to me in this music, although they represent different styles and eras.

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INSTRUMENTATION

Orchestra: 3(1picc.).2.2.bcl.2(cbsn.).-4.2.2.0.-perc.(2)-el.org.-cel.-hp.-str.

15 min.

FIRST PERFORMANCE

Weimar, 16 May 2002 Orchestra of the Music University FRANZ LISZT Weimar,
cond: Gunter Kahlert

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About Michael obst

Michael Obst is a composer, pianist, and teacher. He began his successful composing career with electronic music and subsequently composed works for music theater, film and concert halls. His experience as a pianist with the Ensemble Modern, enriched his understanding of contemporary music. After 25 fulfilling years of teaching, he is now excited to once again concentrate on his own composition projects.

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