Théo Schmitt

The Blue Giants

I got the Idea for this piece during a trip in Canada where I saw whales for the first time. I’ve been fascinated by these majestic beasts since then. The Blue Giants is a hymn to their beauty, but also a reflection on their status as endangered species. The piece is structured in four parts: the first one, Tireless Travelers, illustrates musically their journeys around the globe. A long and expressive melody swells in the ensemble like the waves during their migrations. In Playful Titans, the music, vivid and cheerful, describes how these giants like to playwith boats or other species despite their enormous size and strength. Hunted by Humans on the contrary is threatening and frightening. It depicts a relentless chase between a whaler and a small group of whales until one is killed. Bringer of Hope starts with a mourning songto representthe capability of these mammals to feel and express the loss of their congeners. The music then rises slowly to reach the main theme full and bright. It shows the cycle of life and the hope that these beautiful animals will survive the challenges of our time.