Charpentier:Marches Pour Les Trompett CD

My initial reasons for wanting to write a symphony were not complex. No-one had asked me to write the piece and I was not likely to make any money out of the music. But having produced a few large orchestral pieces and releasing a few recordings of my music this seemed like the next logical project to attempt. When I write my music, I mainly do it for my own entertainment. I am primarily concerned with producing some expressive tunes, some attractive harmonies and some energetic rhythms. The music is abstract and its purpose is to entertain. To a degree, this was true of my intentions in writing Symphony 2006 which is essentially a classical-form symphony in four tonal/modal movements. However, I am also aware that in giving some music the title of "symphony" there is the implication of a grand statement. So, is there a grand statement?My plans and thoughts about the music were coming together at a time when my own country (Australia) appeared to be suffering from an exaggerated state of xenophobia. I have always understood ...