Blog Post No. 23: Symphony No. 53 (The Triad)
The other day, my son said I've become a completely different person. He complimented me on all the hard work I've done.
While I am gratified that he, my wife, friends, colleagues, acquaintances find me more pleasant to be around, I still value who I was originally. I see myself, my writing as having an infinitely fuller palette.
The idea for the first movement was inspired by my son's comment. The first bars came to mind instantly. I owe a debt to Prokofiev and Copland - and to my son, who I consider and artistic peer. If you haven't read his writing, seen his photography, digital paintings... you have a treat in store:
https://www.dannylieberson.com/Symhony No. 53 (The Triad).aiff
