I was half way through composing a new piece when, a few days ago, I received some very sad news. I kept composing and, without even noticing, some well known melodies and harmonies slowly gained their way into my score. Only after a while I realised what was happening. But instead of fighting it, I decided to embrace it. This is the first time I publish a track that contains explicit reference to an existing piece of music (even though part of the public domain). It feels strange, as if something that is not fully mine is slipping from my own hands. And yet, at this time, it is the only right thing to do.
Elgar composed the Enigma Variations between 1898 and 1899. It is an orchestral work comprising fourteen variations on an original theme. Among these, Variation IX (Nimrod) has become popular in its own right, and can be considered one of the most famous pieces ever written by an English composer. Nimrod has a special place in my heart, as it is a piece of music I have always associated with the departure of loved ones. You can hear my own interpretation of the main theme from Nimrod, in the second half of this track.
The poem in this video is an extract from the 10th Elegy, from the "Duinese Elegies" by Rainer Maria Rilke.
I hope you like it.
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