Missing You Samuel Scheidt

Missing You Samuel ScheidtThis stirring minor key work captures the longing in the human soul as melodic phrases effectively express the sorrow and loneliness felt from the absence of a loved one. The recurrent sweeping counter lines in the viola and cello reflect the swelling tears, and the violin tremolos the anguish that comes from yearning for their return. In a brief faster section near the end, the imagination is taken to a possible reunion with the missing loved one.

should match the same level of intensity as the opening

suspended cymbal-all playable by one player) and bells or piano to create an evocative soundscape

Effective use of dance rhythms gives the piece a driving

This movement of the concerto stands alone very well

Audiences will be impressed with how advanced the group sounds

and easy rhythms

Conley's very fine arrangement makes the genius of Mozart accessible to advancing orchestras without watering down the original material

An entertaining addition to any winter concert

a sudden shower takes over the landscape

tambourine

A sense of joy and jubilation is conveyed at the conclusion of the work with an old-fashioned hoedown

this piece feels like a love ballad