Sun Warrior (1990)

Date of composition: 1990; Duration: 26’00; Commissioning body: The Chard Festival of Women in Music; Premiere performance: 27 May 1990, Chard, Somerset, UK; Premiere performers: Odaline de la Martinez/Chard Festival Women’s Orchestra; Publisher: Eleanor Alberga

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The ‘Warrior’ represents the soul seeking enlightenment. In three movements, the piece reflects the journey of the warrior-soul. ‘Red Dawn’, the first movement, heralds the beginning of spiritual awakening. The second movement, ‘Mirrors of Blue’, suggests the state of meditation or reflection, a peaceful transition to boundless dimensions. ‘Golden Palace’ portrays the joy of attaining wisdom and enlightenment.

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