Morning of Mists

Original Version

Mixed Quintet | Grade III

This version was premiered by
the Harding University Mist Quintet

Program Note

Morning of Mists is a remarkable musical piece that showcases the incredible synergy of a unique quintet. It effectively conveys the picturesque imagery of a serene and undisturbed morning, surrounded by majestic mountains, and veiled in mist, that gradually awakens to a new day filled with light and warmth. At the commencement of the piece, the piano establishes a mysterious and enigmatic mood, employing a hemiola ostinato that defies a straightforward interpretation of the meter. However, the introduction of the clarinet’s soaring melody solidifies the harmony and rhythm, building up to a resplendent sunrise. The music takes a new turn as the horn, tuba, and clarinet take turns performing captivating solos, carrying the melody through another peak, and ultimately leading to a tranquil and soothing finale.

Instrumentation

 

  • B♭ Clarinet
  • Horn
  • Tuba
  • Piano
  • Violin

 

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Morning of Mists

String Quartet + Piano | Grade III

Program Note

Morning of Mists is a remarkable musical piece that showcases the incredible synergy of a string quartet. It effectively conveys the picturesque imagery of a serene and undisturbed morning, surrounded by majestic mountains, and veiled in mist, that gradually awakens to a new day filled with light and warmth. At the commencement of the piece, the piano establishes a mysterious and enigmatic mood, employing a hemiola ostinato that defies a straightforward interpretation of the meter. However, the introduction of the violin’s soaring melody solidifies the harmony and rhythm, building up to a resplendent sunrise. The music takes a new turn as the strings take turns performing captivating solos, carrying the melody through another peak, and ultimately leading to a tranquil and soothing finale.

Instrumentation

  • Violin 1
  • Violin 2
  • Viola
  • Violoncello
  • Piano

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Morning of Mists

Wind Quintet + Piano | Grade III

Program Note

Morning of Mists is a remarkable musical piece that showcases the incredible synergy of a wind quintet. It effectively conveys the picturesque imagery of a serene and undisturbed morning, surrounded by majestic mountains, and veiled in mist, that gradually awakens to a new day filled with light and warmth. At the commencement of the piece, the piano establishes a mysterious and enigmatic mood, employing a hemiola ostinato that defies a straightforward interpretation of the meter. However, the introduction of the clarinet’s soaring melody solidifies the harmony and rhythm, building up to a resplendent sunrise. The music takes a new turn as the winds take turns performing captivating solos, carrying the melody through another peak, and ultimately leading to a tranquil and soothing finale.

Instrumentation

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B♭ Clarinet
  • Horn
  • Bassoon
  • Piano

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