Golden Gate
From the composer:
Golden Gate is named after the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. This piece represents my internal struggles of coming to terms with my sexual orientation, and serves as the metaphorical “bridge” between myself and the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead of me as a member of the LGBT community.
Although I have never personally been to San Francisco, Golden Gate attempts to capture what I imagine to be the atmosphere and character of the city, such as the foggy mornings at the Golden Gate Bridge, the hustle and bustle of the streets, and so on.
I hope this piece does justice to a city I have never been to before, and that I will be able to see the city of San Francisco for myself someday.
Although I have never personally been to San Francisco, Golden Gate attempts to capture what I imagine to be the atmosphere and character of the city, such as the foggy mornings at the Golden Gate Bridge, the hustle and bustle of the streets, and so on.
I hope this piece does justice to a city I have never been to before, and that I will be able to see the city of San Francisco for myself someday.
Golden Gate is a wild romp for two percussionists, that grabs the listener from its first note and doesn’t let go until the final ritardando at the end, leading to a resolution on octave Ds in the lowest register of the marimba. Rosacia has injected the music with influences from many great composers - see if you can hear which ones!
We’ve had a great time learning this challenging piece, and hope you enjoy it! Personally, the background inspiration behind this piece is poignant for any member of the LGBTQ+ community, whether they are currently coming to terms with their identity, or whether they are looking back on what that process was like. With our mission of increasing queer representation, Kevin’s piece is a beautiful example of the stories that are so important to share.
We’ve had a great time learning this challenging piece, and hope you enjoy it! Personally, the background inspiration behind this piece is poignant for any member of the LGBTQ+ community, whether they are currently coming to terms with their identity, or whether they are looking back on what that process was like. With our mission of increasing queer representation, Kevin’s piece is a beautiful example of the stories that are so important to share.