Hello everybody!
I have decided to compose an introducing overture for Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth. It's for my thesis for music.
With the music I have tried to make the characteristics of the main charachter Macbeth clear to the audience.
To develop myself, I always try something new with all my compositions. So, I sometimes write for a completely new instrument to learn more and to develop my skills.
This time I wanted to write a piece, which is based on five themes:
Ambitious
Noble & loyal
Cautious
Brave
Opportunistic
On the basis of these five themes I composed the music. The inspiration for this technique came from Strauss' Till Eulenspiegel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zbCfP9wGt4
In the scherzando finale I want to emphasize that, although Macbeth is a tragedy, the play ends pretty optimistic.
Scotland the brave is played when Malcolm becomes the new king of Scotland. Huray!
Although I am not very satisfied with the result, I like the experience with this completely different idea of only using themes and motifs for an entire play.
Enjoy!
Maarten
*The audio is not exactly the same as the score.
*Score in C.