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Phoenix for violin, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon and cello (May 1985), Op.26
Classical/Chamber music • 1985
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Phoenix for violin, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon and cello (May 1985)
Instrumentation |
Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Violin, Cello |
Scored for |
Septet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
1 to 1 from 1 |
Publisher |
I Ching Music |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'39 |
Phoenix, Op. 26 (1985) is a vibrant and engaging chamber work by Richard O. Burdick scored for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, violin, and cello (woodwind quintet plus violin and cello). This septet evokes a lush, jungle-like atmosphere through its colorful orchestration, rhythmic vitality, and imaginative textures. Frequent tempo changes give the music a fluid, almost improvisatory feel that benefits greatly from the guidance of a conductor.
A surprisingly polished and well-written early work, Phoenix displays strong craft and a pleasant, accessible character. It stands as one of Burdick’s more appealing pieces from the mid-1980s. The title and imagery connect to the composer’s later exploration of the phoenix archetype in Animals of the I Ching, Op. 354 (specifically the Phoenix movement), where the mythical bird symbolizes renewal and transformation.
For more information please visit: https://i-ching-music.com/opus26.html
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