At age 19, David Kechley's "Second Composition for Large Orchestra" was premiered by The Seattle Symphony.
Notable Performances
Karasuma was premiered by the Boston Pops in the summer of 1993 under its original title, Blackbird.
Composer's Artistic Vision
David Kechley's music draws from 20th Century classics and from vernacular, popular, and ethnic music, with time spent in Kyoto, Japan, profoundly affecting his compositions.
Composition History
The original version of Karasuma was a loosely constructed improvisation for a demonstration at Doshisha Women's College in Kyoto, Japan, showcasing computer use in music.
Compositional Technique
Karasuma, a piece on this album, is considered a 'crossover' work, combining popular 'fusion' music rhythms with classical style development and orchestral techniques.
Composer Biography
David Kechley began composing as a teenager, influenced by his father, Gerald Kechley, who was a composer and music professor.
Recording & Production
The Walbrzych Project, David Kechley's fifth collection, involved five recording sessions over one week in Walbrzych, Poland, with the Sudeten Filharmonie.
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