Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is the orchestral work "The Souls of Ancient Bells" taken from the 2014 CD "Statements", which contains student composer works of the Michigan State University School of Music.
About this piece from the composer:
"The Souls of Ancient Bells" is conceived as a concerto for carillon and orchestra, inspired by the Beaumont Tower carillon at MSU. A slow prologue introduces two themes: an ascending motive evoking the height and grandeur of bell towers, and a “chorale” of iterations of “tolling” figures reminiscent of Westminster quarters. The two themes develop amid a frenzied texture, building to an ecstatic climax. The title is from a poem by Kenneth Patchen called "Be Music, Night."
COMPOSER: Philip Rice
CONDUCTOR: Gretchen Renshaw James
ORCHESTRA: Michigan State University Symphony Orchestra
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This is the orchestral work "The Souls of Ancient Bells" taken from the 2014 CD "Statements", which contains student composer works of the Michigan State University School of Music.
About this piece from the composer:
"The Souls of Ancient Bells" is conceived as a concerto for carillon and orchestra, inspired by the Beaumont Tower carillon at MSU. A slow prologue introduces two themes: an ascending motive evoking the height and grandeur of bell towers, and a “chorale” of iterations of “tolling” figures reminiscent of Westminster quarters. The two themes develop amid a frenzied texture, building to an ecstatic climax. The title is from a poem by Kenneth Patchen called "Be Music, Night."
COMPOSER: Philip Rice
CONDUCTOR: Gretchen Renshaw James
ORCHESTRA: Michigan State University Symphony Orchestra
Please be aware that all of the music (and images) featured in this video belong to their respective owners, and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. I upload these solely for archiving purposes, and for the sharing and enjoyment of great music. Monetization is not enabled. If you are the rightful owner of copyrighted material used and would like the video removed from YouTube, please, instead of reporting/striking my channel, leave a comment below with your statement and I will take the video down effective immediately.
