Symphony Nr.1 "Kaleidoscope" (Live)

Live at CLASSICAL BEAT Festival 2023
CLASSICAL BEAT Festival Orchestra
Conductor: Etienne Abelin

I composed this symphony, inspired by the diversity of music traditions throughout times and continents, this composition is a journey through the kaleidoscope of life with four movements, each representing a unique facet of the human experience.

It reflects the fast rhythm of the modern world we live in, where tradition merges with innovation, and cultures blend to create a unique fusion of past and future, east and west.

Movement 1
Labyrinthine
In the first movement, the listener is taken on a labyrinthine journey through a world of soundscapes and patterns, where juxtaposed melodism fragments create one another. As if through a kaleidoscope, the listener is immersed in a world of constantly changing colors and shapes.

Movement 2
Peymat ha-zman (“The Beat of Time” in Hebrew)
The finale is a reflection of the unpredictable nature of the modern world we live in. It is a film where the scenario changes with each passing moment, where the beat of time drives the listener through a kaleidoscope of memories and experiences.
The listener is taken on a journey where each kaleidoscope moment creates a different experience, creating their own movie in the imagination.

Movement 3
The Magic Forest
In the third movement, the listener is invited to a moment of mindfulness, a moment of peaceful walk through the magic forest. The wooden strings instruments mimic the trees, each with its own story, yet they all harmonize, creating a symphony of sounds that transport the listener to a place of tranquility and wonder.

Movement 4
Rooz-e aftabi (“Sunny day” in Persian)
The second movement is a celebration of life, where the beat of middle eastern flair and jazz come together to evoke the warmth and radiance of a sunny day. The listener is transported to a place where the sun of hope shines throughout despite all the challenges, and the music reflects the vibrancy of life and hope.