Vortices

Vortices

* TRANSPOSED SCORE *

Flute 1 & 2

Oboe 1 & 2

Clarinet in B-flat 1 & 2

Bassoon 1 & 2

Horn in F 1 & 2

Trumpet in C 1 & 2

Tenor Trombone

Bass Trombone

Timpani

Violins I & II

Viola

Cello

Bass

Program Notes

When I was very young, I became interested in astronomy - particularly in the planets of the solar system. Vortices for orchestra was inspired by images I remember seeing of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, a gigantic storm that has existed for hundreds of years. This (ironically) brief perpetual motion romp is based on chaotic fragments and swirling ostinatos (or repeated patterns). Volatile, bubbling textures are contrasted with bombastic, overpowering tuttis to reflect a child-like vision of the storm. The work was written for the 2010 Seasons Music Festival in Yakima, WA, where it will be premiered in October of 2010.

Composer Contact Information

Jessica Rudman

Phone: 774-239-5878

Email: jessica_rudman@yahoo.com

Website: www.jessicarudman.com