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Odiporia for SATB and orchestra
by Mike McFerron
RE1028
SATB and orchestra
$25.00 score
$125.00 performance packet
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Odiporia (pronounced "O-thee-po-ree-a") was composed in 2002. When beginning this work, I chose a global musical shape before choosing pitch, orchestration, rhythmic, or thematic materials. This is analogous to a painter determining what to paint first instead of choosing what colors to begin painting with. Odiporìa juxtaposes two opposing thematic ideas to generate the musical shape. Although both are created using the same pitch material, they are initially presented in different textural environments. Near the end of the composition, both musical ideas coalesce to create a sustained climactic section.
From the genesis of the creative process, collaboration has played an important role. My special thanks to Juan F. Lamanna and the State University of New York at Oswego for commissioning this work. In addition, this work would not have been written if it were not for the collegiality, counsel, expertise, and immense help of Lawrence Sisk.
Mike McFerron
Lockport, Illinois - 2002
Text from Antigone by Sophocles written 442 b.c.e.
Translation of Original Greek Text
adapted from the translation of Sir R.C. Jebb (1841-1905) by Mike McFerron
There are many things that are terrible,
But none is more terrible than man.
He is more powerful than the stormy sea,
Which threatens to engulf him.
God of the Earth-Imperishable!
He continues to plow away the soil each year at his own peril.
Man is destined for misfortune.
A wise person once stated
That for an instant, man embraces evil.
Thinking of himself as a god,
In time, he will lead himself to ruin.
Yet for this brief moment, such a man feels free.
But blessed are those who have not embraced evil ways.
Their houses will not be shaken by the hands of God,
And their families will not be taken from them.
Wisdom defines our happiness.
The most important element of wisdom is to be holy.
Arrogant men will receive the wrath of the gods.
Wisdom comes through experience and age.
Note: SATB is in Greek. Transliteration and pronunciation CD available
From the genesis of the creative process, collaboration has played an important role. My special thanks to Juan F. Lamanna and the State University of New York at Oswego for commissioning this work. In addition, this work would not have been written if it were not for the collegiality, counsel, expertise, and immense help of Lawrence Sisk.
Mike McFerron
Lockport, Illinois - 2002
Text from Antigone by Sophocles written 442 b.c.e.
Translation of Original Greek Text
adapted from the translation of Sir R.C. Jebb (1841-1905) by Mike McFerron
There are many things that are terrible,
But none is more terrible than man.
He is more powerful than the stormy sea,
Which threatens to engulf him.
God of the Earth-Imperishable!
He continues to plow away the soil each year at his own peril.
Man is destined for misfortune.
A wise person once stated
That for an instant, man embraces evil.
Thinking of himself as a god,
In time, he will lead himself to ruin.
Yet for this brief moment, such a man feels free.
But blessed are those who have not embraced evil ways.
Their houses will not be shaken by the hands of God,
And their families will not be taken from them.
Wisdom defines our happiness.
The most important element of wisdom is to be holy.
Arrogant men will receive the wrath of the gods.
Wisdom comes through experience and age.
Note: SATB is in Greek. Transliteration and pronunciation CD available