| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 (Majestically) |
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| Composition Year | 2014 |
| Genre Categories | Symphonic poems; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra |
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| Work Title | Symphonic Picture No.2: The American West |
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| Alternative. Title | |
| Composer | Rosaria, Danielle |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IDR 8 |
| Key | D major |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 (Majestically) |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 2014 |
| First Performance. | 2015/12 |
| First Publication. | 2017 |
| Dedication | To the Musicians of the La Verne Symphony Orchestra |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 5 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Modern |
| Piece Style | Modern |
| Instrumentation | Orchestra: flute, oboe, clarinet (B♭), bass clarinet (B♭, or bassoon), bassoon horn (F), trumpet (B♭), trombone, tuba timpani, piano, strings |
I find that the natural beauty of America provides endless possibilities for musical inspiration. "Symphonic Picture No. 2: The American West" is written in the symphonic tradition of Aaron Copland. I like to experiment with putting melodies and harmonies together to see what colors happen when things come together. I imagine places I’ve seen in person: the forest, the running stream, the night sky, the beauty of the American outdoors.
“Symphonic Picture No. 2: The American West” had its successful premier performance in December, 2015 with the La Verne Symphony Orchestra. I had the privilege to conduct the piece and witness a childhood dream of composing and conducting symphonic music become a reality.
