Composer: Michael P. Schneider
Instrumentation: Bass Trombone, Piano
Performance time: 5 minutes
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ABOUT THE COMPOSITION

Elegy was originally conceived as a piece for viola and piano. In 2017, it was reimagined for bass trombone and piano. The ostinato in the piano provides a brooding backdrop which contrasts with the soulful, reflective melody carried by the bass trombone. The climax of the piece represents inner anguish bursting forth and the unsettled ending allows the listener to imagine their own outcome.

The composer suggests sharing the following intention with future audiences:
In the course of daily living, we all have trials and tribulations that must be endured. Elegy provides an occasion for you to reflect on your current trial and to allow the angst that you are internally feeling to be representatively portrayed and released through this performance, such that you may have an outlet to proactively relinquish the burdens you are carrying.

ABOUT THE COMPOSER

Michael Schneider is a performing pianist, active collaborator, educating artist, and composer. He was raised in the West Texas town of San Angelo and had the opportunity to learn many instruments in his youth (piano, violin, oboe, saxophone, double bass, and marimba) in addition to conducting and composing. Michael Schneider holds piano performance degrees from the University of North Texas, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the University of Texas at Austin. He has performed as a soloist and collaborator throughout North America and also abroad in Europe, Russia, and South America. Michael Schneider lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with his wife and family. You can contact him through his website: www.pianomike.com.

Additional Info

Composer: Michael P. Schneider
Instrumentation: Bass Trombone, Piano
Performance time: 5 minutes
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Shipping: Free First Class shipping included in purchase price!

Composer

Michael P. Schneider

Price

$12.95