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  1. Hero Suite

    Composer: Davanzo , Isaac J.
    Instrumentation: Solo and Piano Instruments: Piano, Tuba
    Genre: Contemporary

    with Piano

    "Hero Suite" is a programmatic work with four movements depicting various moments in this fantasy journey. During the time of writing this piece, I was fascinated with orchestral tone poems and how the treatment of themes and elaborations of them could be used to tell musical stories. The work was premiered on my recital at Arizona State University, The Hero’s Journey, on November 10th, 2022.

    Mvt. I - Thunderstorm & Departure

    In the distance, a thunderstorm approaches with an ominous aura, and the low theme of the dragon appears. Chaos ensues with the arrival of the thunderstorm, and the hero’s theme is introduced. With an unstoppable swirling of the storm and the arrival of the dragon, his home is destroyed. The hero escapes, with only the thunderstorm now echoing far in the distance.

    Mvt. II - The Willow Tree and The Waterfall

    After his escape, the hero finds a place of rest and takes in the picturesque scene. A gorgeous willow tree droops down over a waterfall, flowing into a calm lake. After much deliberation and thoughts of the danger ahead, he regains inspiration and sets out for the journey ahead.

    Mvt. III - The Descent of the Mountain Goblins

    In a whimsical scherzo, the hero encounters three goblins birling down a mountain on wooden barrels. Through jagged rocks and various bumps, they fly through with dexterity. Just as quickly as they arrive at the base, they scurry off, vanishing from sight.

    Mvt. IV - Battle with the Calamity Dragon

    In the final movement, the hero arrives to the dragon with its massive shadow looming in the distance. He approaches, the dragon awakens, and their epic battle begins. The movement shifts through a variety of different textures and styles, shifting with the tides of battle. On the verge of death, the hero briefly remembers his inspiration from the willow tree and the waterfall, and triumphs anew with decisive energy. In one fell swoop, the hero emerges victorious at the end of the battle.

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  2. Peaceful Place, A

    Composer: Davanzo , Isaac J.
    Instrumentation: Solo and Piano Instruments: Piano, Tuba
    Genre: Contemporary

    with Piano

    With the golden rising sun splashing across the sky, and a coffee in hand, “A Peaceful Place” represents home. I had originally intended for this piece to be a prelude for my programmatic work, the Hero Suite, but decided the song-like melody and peaceful atmosphere was better suited on its own. The work was premiered on my recital at Arizona State University, The Hero’s Journey, on November 10th, 2022.

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  3. Tavern Dance

    Composer: Davanzo , Isaac J.
    Instrumentation: Solo and Piano Instruments: Piano, Tuba
    Genre: Contemporary

    with Piano

    “Tavern Dance” is an exciting rondo piece for tuba and piano, featuring melodies reminiscent of something you might hear blown on a fife or played on a fiddle in a medieval tavern. Short and dexterous, it’s an exciting way to finish off a recital. The work was premiered on my recital at Arizona State University, The Hero’s Journey, on November 10th, 2022.

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  4. The Red Cave of Algorth

    Composer: Davanzo , Isaac J.
    Instrumentation: Solo and Piano Instruments: Piano, Trombone
    Genre: Contemporary

    with Piano

    Far off into the horizon in untraversed waters lies a red cave with an isolated fishing town. “The Red Cave of Algorth” is a sea-faring piece beginning with the theme of the cave in a longing melody and an exciting dance. The ship later sets out and moves into a jauntier melody in triple meter.

    This piece covers a variety of styles and ends with an exciting recapitulation. It is dedicated to my close friend and world-class trombonist Jonathan Salcedo and was premiered on his recital at Vanderbilt University on March 24th 2023.

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