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Symphony #1 "Prophecy""....your wonderful Symphony No. 1 "Prophecy" - what an amazing work! You must be SO pleased with this. A work of this scope and magnitude really gave you a chance to bring out so much of your inner being...so many colors and styles and emotions. Really a wonderful piece..."
Robert Sheldon
"...a REAL symphony! ... and not the all-too-prevalent band 'quickie-symphony'. Wonderful breadth & proportion to this fine work. You understand the medium REALLY well! Terrific orchestration. On a first hearing, I loved movement two in particular. BRAVO on this really wonderful work! "
Mark Camphouse, Composer
The 2nd Movement, "His Plan",
is about God's Plan for each of his children.
The 3rd Movement, "His Power",
is a reminder of God's Power over the universe.
The Fourth Movement, "His Place",
as originally commissioned by Donna Payton, mother of Michael T. Hughes, and is a commemoration of his life.
Michael, a saxophone performance major, was a graduate of the
University of Central Arkansas. "HIs Place" represents the composer's
depiction of a loved one who has left this world and gone to a much
better place. In the beginning of the piece, our beloved has suddenly
entered a new world. He hears the rustle of Angels' wings and the
Middle Eastern modality of major/minor colors and moves towards the
sound of percussion and brass fanfares. He quickly ascends the steps to
his Father's City - "His Place". Upon reaching the Gates of Heaven, our
loved one sees the "many mansions" laid out before him, and finally
discovers His Place.
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