Bruce Pearson

Joyance

An Exultant 18th Century Hymn-Tune Provides The Melodic Inspiration For Joyance, A Jubilant Concert Or Festival Fantasia. Written In Ternary Form, The Work Opens With A Hymn-Based Maestoso Introduction In Eb Major. Following The Allegro A Section (Also Based Melodically On The Hymn), The Mood Becomes Plaintive As The B Section Is Presented Featuring A Relative Minor Version Of Hymn Motives. Following A Return Of The Eb Major A Section, The Work Concludes With A Coda, During Which A Victorious Exclamation Of The Complete Darwall Composition Is Heard.