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Petals of Fire

(2017)   |   5:45 minutes

Commissioned by The Michigan State University Wind Symphony, Kevin Sedatole, Director of Bands

LEVEL Grade 6

SCORING Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 4 Clarinets (B♭), Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 2 Alto Saxophones (E♭), Tenor Saxophone (B♭), Baritone Saxophone (E♭), 4 Trumpets (B♭), 4 French Horns (F), 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Double Bass, Piano and Celesta (1 player), Harp, Timpani, Percussion (4 players): Marimba, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Glockenspiel, Tam-tam, Cymbals (suspended, crash), Low tuned gongs (F, A♭), Bass Drum. 

PREMIERE 16 March 2017, CBDNA National Convention. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, Missouri. Michigan State University Wind Symphony conducted by Kevin Sedatole.

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Programme Note

Petals of Fire is a fierce and colorful rhapsody inspired by American artist Cy Twombly’s 1989 painting of the same title. Part of the work was adapted from a movement of my Concerto for Orchestra. I’ve always been interested in learning how artists mix different styles and techniques to create a unique, new look. Inspired by Twombly’s attempt to combine text and color to express himself visually (literally, words are part of his painting, much like what Chinese painters did during the Song dynasty), I, as a composer, wanted to create a fusion of musical styles, harmony, and timbre, using a large wind ensemble. In a way, everyone in the ensemble is a “petal”: together, the fire glows, disappears, and dances…

Petals of Fire was commissioned by Michigan State University Wind Symphony and Director of Bands Kevin Sedatole for the 2017 CBDNA National Convention.
©Zhou Tian

Recording​

American Bandmasters Association National Convention (2018) / Baylor Wind Ensemble, Eric Wilson, Conductor
Inspired By Art / University of Northern Iowa Wind Ensemble, Danny Galyen, conductor

Photos

Petals of Fire at CBDNA National Conference
Zhou with conductor Kevin Sedatole at the premiere of Petals of Fire at the 2017 CBDNA (College Band Directors National Association) National Conference. The Kauffman Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

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