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Canticles of Hyperion
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General Info
Year: 2021
Duration:
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Manuscript
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown
Instrumentation
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Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
In Greek mythology, Hyperion was one of the 12 Titans, children of the primordial parents Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth). Hyperion symbolized light, wisdom, and watchfulness. According to the mythology, Uranus was overthrown by the Titans in a conspiracy led by Kronos, God of the Harvest, and assisted by Hyperion. After a period of time in which the Titans ruled, Kronos became mad, sparking an uprising of his children against him. This ten-year conflict is called the Titanomachy and resulted in the ascension of Zeus and the Olympians. Hyperion, however, was noticeably absent in the defense of his brother Kronos. Imprisoned with the other Titans by the Olympians, Hyperion was eventually set free by Zeus.
As the composer writes,
Canticles of Hyperion chronicles the adventures of the deposed Titan. The work seeks to bring light and positive energy against moments of strife and conflict among the Titans and Olympians. Hyperion persists to rise above the conflict, cede his power and position, seek reconciliation with Zeus, and be released to discover a new path on which he can lead a satisfied existence.
This work was commissioned for the University of Richmond Band, Steven A. Barton, conductor, with support from the University of Richmond Department of Music and the School of Arts and Sciences.
- Program Note adapted from University of Richmond Wind Ensemble concert program, 22 November 2021
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State Ratings
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Performances
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- University of Richmond (Va.) Wind Ensemble (Steven Barton, conductor) - 22 November 2021 *Premiere Performance*
Works for Winds by This Composer
- American Visions (2008)
- Apollo Arise (2018)
- As Joy Ignites (2020)
- As Moonlight Falls (2021)
- Canticles of Hyperion (2021)
- Chasing Mercury (2019)
- Country Sketches (2014)
- Dancing Under the Stars (2013)
- Dream Chaser (2012)
- Eyes of the Dragon (2014)
- Fanfare of Joy (2017)
- Fanfare on Themes of Davenport
- Festival and Ballad for Winds (2011)
- A Festival Celebration (2020)
- Festival Espirit (2013)
- Festival of Flight (2017)
- Flourishing Noels (2013)
- The Forge of Freedom (2018)
- A Frontier Fought and a City Found (2010)
- Hammer and Rail (2015)
- I Bought Me a Band (2012)
- Irish Jig for Young Feet (2009)
- Journey to the Prairie (2010)
- Jubilant Flourishes (2012)
- The Last Stagecoach Heist (2012)
- Let Them Soar! (2014)
- Lonely Travelers (2020)
- Metro Dances (2018)
- Monsters of Myth (2013)
- Moravian Dance (2011)
- Peat Fire Flame (2019)
- Pirates! (2009)
- Promise on the Horizon (2022)
- Rattlesnake Rhumba (2017)
- Renaissance Round (2018)
- Resilience (2021)
- The Rising Kingdom (2016)
- Rising Winds From the Valley (2011)
- A Scottish Sunrise (2015)
- The Shady Grove (2017)
- Siege of the Dark Castle (2011)
- Songs of Soldiers (2017)
- Sonic Ascent (2013)
- Sugar Plum Samba (2016)
- Tales of a Medieval Warrior (2010)
- Triumphant Flourishes (2019)
- The Warrior's Path (2021)
- The Wellerman Come (as arranger) (Traditional/2022)
- A West Highland Fanfare (2011)
- Winds of Joy (2019)
- Winds of a New Day (2012)
- A Winter Flourish for Wenceslas (2019)
- Yankee Fanfare (2013)
Resources
- Hyperion. Wikipedia. Accessed 23 November 2021
- Travis J. Weller website Accessed 22 November 2021