Variation-Fantasy
Large Ensemble: orchestra
Variation-Fantasy is a set of free variations for large chamber ensemble based on a theme from the first movement of my Seven Last Words for unaccompanieed violin. The theme is first presented in the first violin and upper strings against a shimmering backdrop. It is transformed and manipulated throughout the piece in a cascade of variations of varied character and style. It was commissioned by the YMF Debut Orchestra of the Young Musicians Foundation.