Chicago composer Augusta Read Thomas writes energetic work as prelude for Beethoven’s 9th
A “mapping” of “Aureole” by composer Augusta Read Thomas illustrates the colorful music written to precede a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. “Shimmering, sparkling, energized and incandescent” are adjectives used by Thomas to describe the sounds. (Sketch courtesy of Augusta Read Thomas)
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. Optimistic, bright, sparkling — adjectives used by American composer Augusta Read Thomas to describe “Aureole,” a piece…
