Peter Blauvelt | Symphony No.1

Peter Blauvelt - First Symphony in two movements (1979-1980)
Moravian Philharmonic, Joel Eric Suben (cond.)
Peter Blauvelt's music is contemporary sounding, but in the classical tradition -- with occasional forays into the avantgarde, meditative and more traditional classical music. Individual pieces tend to be fairly well structured, but don't necessarily follow textbook rules, or those of serialism. Extended techniques are often used. Also, individual pieces are meant to communicate multi-dimensional non-verbal messages, ranging from the humorous to the serious, the light-hearted to the intense. The compositions always take performers and audiences into consideration. The music also never denies its European roots that range from French to Russian music, in addition to American music.

[@irekmichal2005]

Amazing work. Can't believe, never heard it before. Thanks!!!

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

I very, very rarely comment on the graphics accompanying the music on You Tube. But this graphic is pure genius. The music is rare and also interesting. Post of the year in my book.

[@neilkeller1362]

Hell with the graphics, who is the composer, how about some historical info? Graphics have nothing to do with the work, but this one is compelling nevertheless.

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

@@neilkeller1362 I totally agree, the graphics have nothing to do with the music which is why I "very, very rarely comment" on them to avoid responses like yours.

[@peewee678]

I agree. Intriguing image, just like the symphony. Interestingly it's also AI generated (the image that is).

[@mikeminden1090]

Image and music having nothing to do with each other is true if you separate yourself from the context of the culture we exist in. The music around about 21:15 is a perfect fit to the feelings I attach to the situation imitated in the image.

[@rolandmeyer3729]

@@DavidA-ps1qr David, stop your virtue signaling.

[@hansschonfelder735]

Indeed, the graphic design is great, but the music is far more interesting. One would like to know more about the composer than the scanty information to be found on the internet. He doesn't even have a Wikipedia entry. In any case, the symphony is convincing from the first notes. It is "economically" structured and thus develops real fascination.