John D. Gottsch's symphonic poem Sunset was conceived at Mallory Square in Key West, inspired by the setting sun and the island's vulnerability to climate change.
Composition History
The fifth movement of Sunset, 'For the Impending Tempest,' was conceived and written as Hurricane Irma swept through the Florida Keys.
Performer Biography
Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, the music director, founded the South Florida Symphony Orchestra in 1997 and is one of the few female conductors in the world.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of both John D. Gottsch's Sunset and Princess Yurievskaya.
Composer Biography
John D. Gottsch, the composer, spent his youth in Florida's lake country, developing a love for its beauty and wildlife that influences his compositions.
Composition History
Princess Yurievskaya, an orchestral symphonic poem, tells the passionate love story of Catherine Dolgorukova and Tsar Alexander II, from their first meeting to his assassination.
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