"The concert opened with the world premiere of
Tennessee composer David Sartor's Metamorphic
Fanfare, commissioned by the KSO. A piece with
thundering percussion and heralding from the
horns and brass, with shimmering connective tissue, it
effectively foretold of events to come."
Harold Duckett
The Knoxville News-Sentinel
"David Sartor's '[Metamorphic] Fanfare' is reminiscent of Copland's 'Fanfare for the Common Man,'
but features the entire orchestra, with grandiose writing for the brass and percussion
sections and colorful flourishes for the woodwinds and strings."
Sonny Marble
Florida Today
"It must be said that the Metamorphic Fanfare by David Sartor
was a great show opener, or, to keep the metaphor rolling, an
exceptionally tasty appetizer. Rarely has something written in
dear old C Major been so instantly appealing, so fascinatingly complex.
But the thrill was brief, entirely too brief, since the piece lasted
just a few minutes."
Nancy England
The Oak Ridger
"A very exciting piece and a wonderful addition to the
repertoire."
JoAnn Falletta
Music Director and Conductor,
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
"'Metamorphic Fanfare' is a real crowd-pleaser, and fun to play by the musicians."
Christopher Confessore
Music Director and Conductor,
Brevard Symphony Orchestra
Resident Conductor,
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
"'Metamorphic Fanfare' is fresh and invigorating."
Robert Ian Winstin
Conductor, Masterworks of the New Era Label
ERM Media
"Short, sweet, and to the point.
A job well done."
Daniel Asia
Composer
"It is a masterpiece,
and can be a part of anyone's orchestra library."
Jim Bermann
Florida Grand Opera,
Miami City Ballet,
Palm Beach Pops,
Sunset Entertainment,
Florida Wind Symphony,
Florida Atlantic University.
"..wonderfully crafted...Sartors' use of brass instruments is cunningly clever and well placed in the audio spectrum."
numusic.org
Metamorphic Fanfare
for Symphony Orchestra
Duration: approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds
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Metamorphic Fanfare was recorded by the Kiev Philharmonic, conducted by Robert Ian Winstin, and released on
Volume 8 of ERM Media's "Masterworks of the New Era" CD series.
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Program Notes
Metamorphic rocks have undergone transformation through environmental forces of heat and pressure while
still maintaining properties of their former identities. Likewise, we residents of planet Earth bear little
external similarity to our counterparts of 1000 A.D., having been transformed through civilization's forces of
creativity, invention and technology. Metamorphic Fanfare pays homage to this continuing journey,
its Creator, and the immortal spirit of humankind.
Metamorphic Fanfare was commissioned by Kirk Trevor and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to celebrate
the new millennium. It was premiered by the orchestra on its October 19 and 20, 2000 subscription concert pair, and was
subsequently broadcast and webcast on Knoxville's NPR affiliate WUOT-FM.
Metamorphic Fanfare is under three minutes
in length and is tonal yet contemporary. It is audience-friendly and would be a great opener
for any type of concert using a full orchestra, whether indoors or outdoors.
Instrumentation
Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
2 Bb Clarinets
2 Bassoons
4 F Horns
3 Bb Trumpets
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani (4)
3 Percussionists, playing:
Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals
Giant Tam-tam, Glock
Bass Drum, Snare Drum
Strings
Published by Metamorphic Music.
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