The 'Gothic' String Quartet (Live Performance)
A live performance of the 'Gothic' String Quartet, by Michael Richardson, at the University of St. Thomas Orchestra concert on April 26, 2024.
1. Fires of Imbolg - 00:03
2. Spring Thunder - 3:11
3. August Hail - 4:56
4. Leaves Falling at Night - 8:05
5. Samhain Sunset - 11:10
Music Copyright © Michael Richardson (2024)
Program Notes (written by Michael Richardson):
The 'Gothic' String Quartet is a collection of string quartet pieces I wrote independently of one another from November of 2015 ('Leaves Falling at Night') to October of 2016 ('Samhain Sunset'). With the realization that the pieces were stylistically similar and all based on dark or ‘gothic’ themes and moods, I decided to combine them into a single work. The first four movements present a kind of shadowy four seasons, beginning in winter with 'Fires of Imbolg' and ending in autumn with 'Leaves Falling at Night.' 'Samhain Sunset' I included as a bonus track of sorts; it serves more as an encore piece to the previous four movements, but all five movements will be played straight through to the end. The terms ‘Imbolg’ and ‘Samhain’ are ancient Gaelic terms, signifying what were known as ‘quarter festivals’ that fell in between the solstices and equinoxes. Imbolg marks the festival that begins around February 1 and lasts until the Spring Equinox, while Samhain (what we today call Halloween) begins halfway between the Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice and represents the end of the harvest season and the start of winter.
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Spring Thunder: https://michaelrichardson36.com/produ...
August Hail: https://michaelrichardson36.com/produ...
Leaves Falling at Night: https://michaelrichardson36.com/produ...
Samhain Sunset: https://michaelrichardson36.com/produ...
Link for the full concert:
• UST Orchestra Concert (Spring 2024)
Link for additional videos of the same piece:
• The Gothic String Quartet
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