Details
- Instrument:
- Cello
- Ensembles:
- String Orchestra
- Genres:
- Classical
- Publishers:
- Carl Fischer Music
- UPC:
- 680160919079
- ISBN:
- 9781491160480
- Format:
- Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 2
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Main Key:
- G major
- Number of Pages:
- 41
- Size:
- 9 x 12 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 3.13 pounds
SKU: CF.YAS214
Composed by Liam Ramsey-White. Folio. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Score and parts. 41 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS214. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS214).ISBN 9781491160480. UPC: 680160919079. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.
The "Sea of Stars" is a popular tourist destination on the island of Vaadhoo in the Maldives. Special phytoplankton called dinoflagellates turn blue when disturbed, a process called bioluminenscence. As the waves break and crash against the shore, the water turns a sparkling blue, as if the stars are being reflected in the water. The opening of this piece imitates the shimmering water as a nostalgic tune is presented by a solo cello over delicate harmonics and tremolo. As the music swells and accelerates, the flowing theme is passed around the orchestra until a final climactic statement brings back the opening material. The piece ends as quietly and magically as it started.
About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels
- Ensemble:
- String Orchestra
- Publisher:
- Carl Fischer Music