Gregory Smith

Notions

Notions is a symphonic overture commissioned by the Victoria Symphony (TX) in commemoration of the orchestra’s 35th anniversary. Notions refers to items used in sewing, for example, needles, pins, thread and buttons. Musically, the work is sewn together using various melodic and rhythmic fragments as well as recurrent orchestral gestures. To extend the analogy further, imagine a film editor cutting together various shots of the same characters in different settings and backgrounds in an attempt to make a complete scene.

The premiere of Notions was conducted by Victoria Symphony music director, Darryl One, and took place on September 20th of 2008.

3(pic),2,2,2   4,2,3,1   Timp+2, Harp, Strings

Timing: 6:36

Notions (complete)