Date of Award
5-2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Music (MM)
Department
Music
First Advisor
Frank Felice
Abstract
Great Lakes Leviathan is a work for Piano and Large Chamber Orchestra that takes its main source of inspiration from cryptozoological reports of sea creatures; particularly those found within the midwestern region of the United States. This work develops over the course of four movements.
In the opening movement and in the thalassic finale, entitled The Rising Deep and Great Lakes Leviathan respectively, the listener will experience sound worlds imitating tumultuous waters, majesty, chaos, and an encounter with the aforementioned Leviathan itself. The second movement, The Fossil Finder, explores themes of excavation, research, and course charting. The third movement, Eventide, reflects upon narratives of exploration, maiden voyage, expanding horizons, and evening twilight.
Recommended Citation
Garrigus, Luke P., "Great Lakes Leviathan" (2023). Graduate Thesis Collection. 549.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/grtheses/549
Great Lakes Leviathan Concerto for Piano and Orchestra