The Forbidden

THE FORBIDDEN – for orchestra

“The Forbidden” is a symphonic work in four movements. Orchestrated in 2021, the music was originally written in 2008 for a theatrical performance portraying the mythological figure of “Pan the Goat-God” within the realm of archetypal psychology. “The Forbidden” is characterised by strong rhythmic patterns in the lower register which set the aggressive tone for the whole cycle. Melodic strands surface over the hammering bass ostinato - interrupted by unpredictable rhythmic motives on the higher register. Occasionally the music is contrasted by soft pointillistic textures and complex melodic clusters, reminiscent of Paganini’s Capricci – adding a Faustian brushstroke to the canvas. The music resumes its rhythmic character, pounding the tempo to a frenetic vortex.

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Setup:

1   piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes (2nd doubling on Cor anglais), 1 Eb clarinet, 2 Bb clarinets, 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon,  4 horns, 2 Bb trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, harp