Edwin Eugene Bagley
Fire Star
The Planet Mars
Edwin Eugene Bagley
Fire Star
The Planet Mars
- Instrumentation String Orchestra
- Composer Edwin Eugene Bagley
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Wingert-Jones Publications
- Order no. WJP-3036291
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Description:
Ancient Chinese astronomers named the planet Mars "Fire Star" based on its reddish hue. This original work for developing string orchestra explores the enigmatic nature of this planet with a dark minor mode and approachable first-position patterns. An urgent staccato rhythmic motif alternates with mysterious legato themes as the ominous melody is passed to every section.