When Barnes gets away from straight triadic harmony he is a very interesting composer. His thinner textures are interesting and often original. The middle movement is stellar. The finale is fun but a bit forced. He really hit his stride with the Third Symphony.
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0:00 I. Elegia
7:15 II. Variazioni Interrotte
8:08 - Variation 1
9:12 - Variation 2
10:02 - Variation 3
12:20 - Variation 4
12:48 - Variation 5
15:14 III. Finale
the buildup from 19:34 is just magnificent
When Barnes gets away from straight triadic harmony he is a very interesting composer. His thinner textures are interesting and often original. The middle movement is stellar. The finale is fun but a bit forced. He really hit his stride with the Third Symphony.
What a piece of music! 🎵
10:52 Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
Sounds like a Franck Symphony in D minor reference in Variation 3!
Its giving Star Wars vibes