ORCHESTRA

NOTE FROM THE COMPOSER

The Odyssey of a Seafarer was originally written for string quartet in March of 2023. Adapted for string orchestra, this piece encapsulates a captivating journey at sea from the joys and wonders of being out in open water to the serene beauty found hand-in-hand with perilous danger.

Beginning with a smooth legato feel, it immediately transitions into a swash-buckling theme full of adventure and mysticism. Progressing through a few of these themes leads to a calmer texture with a steady eighth-note ostinato depicting the idea of waves. After returning material from the beginning, the piece builds up to a climactic finish, the tale of the journey over but not forgotten.