Impressions Suite: SLOW WALTZ - Music By: Clarice Assad | Choreography by Steve Rooks

ABOUT IMPRESSIONS: "The piece begins with a Theme & Variations movement, which showcases the five individual sections of the orchestra. Each variation has its own musical language and style, setting distinct soundscapes that are contrastingly derived from one single idea. In Fusion: Dança Brasileira, I bring in my own inherent Brazilian musical background, integrating the joyful rhythms and peculiarities of my country's musical styles into a classical environment. Affection: Slow Waltz was inspired by witnessing the obvious mutual connection between the orchestra. Precision: Perpetual Motion was inspired by my impressions of the orchestra's flawless proficiency and impeccable artistry."
- Program Notes By The Composer -

"Gorgeous ... one of the more enjoyable new works I've heard in recent years." SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE

"Lushly film-score-ish, with echoes of black spirituals, dances from Brazilian salons of yore — and Vivaldi's sunshine. " SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS

'...Dynamic, fresh."
Stewart Oksenhorn, The Aspen Times

"Impressions is full of infectiously Brazilian high spirits and enveloping warmth."
The Philadelphia Inquirer

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