Reflections VI: the Tyger for horn and piano

Abstract

Reflections VI - The Tyger (baritone: 1994; voice: 1996--set to William Blake’s poem, The Tyger; horn: 1996) uses the Blake poem for inspiration. The piece employs a repeated note motive that pervades the entire work. A descending chromatic chord progression controls the harmonic structure of the composition and creates various mood changes.

Reflections is a series of works written for chamber groups and voice. The music evokes images based on either the composer’s past experiences or the poetry.