Overture_"The_Myth_of_Falcon"_(Ichmouratov)

The Myth of Falcon

The Myth of Falcon

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The Overture "The Myth of Falcon", Op. 65, was composed by Airat Ichmouratov during 2019 – 2020 years. It was commissioned and premiered at Grand Hall, Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music, in Budapest, Hungary on 9 October 2020 by MAV Budapest Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Israel-born conductor Daniel Boico.[1][2]

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Inspiration

Turul statue, Buda Castle, Budapest

Overture "The Myth of Falcon" Op.65 is inspired by a mystical symbol in the Hungarian legendry - Turul, and as the composer mentioned in the interview with Anna Hörömpöli - absolutely doesn't have any relation to any political meanings.[1] The Turul is a mythological bird of prey, in Hungarian tradition mostly depicted as a hawk or falcon. According to Csibi Loránd of Bocskai Rádió the Turul legend, rooted in Hungary's prehistoric past, serves as a relic of ancient Hungarian faith, embodying divine powers and symbolizing monarchic sovereignty. This mythical bird of prey is revered as the national symbol, representing providence and guiding principles in Hungarian culture.[3]

Structure

The Overture comprises several sections which could be divided into two larger parts. A typical performance lasts somewhat around 11 minutes.[4]

  1. Adagio misterioso - Allegro maestoso - Adagio misterioso
  2. Allegro rapido - Adagio magnifico

Instrumentation

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Composer Airat Ichmouratov and conductor Daniel Boico after the premiere of the Overture "The Myth of Falcon" by MAV Budapest Symphony Orchestra. Grand Hall, Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest, 9th October 2020.

The Overture "The Myth of Falcon" is scored for the following orchestra (percussion, performed by 4 players):[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Hörömpöli, Anna. ""Úgy repül, mint Stravinsky Tűzmadara!"". mavzenekar.blog.hu. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  2. [2]
    Hartzenberg, Sazly (9 September 2021). "New artistic director and CEO for FSSO". www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  3. [3]
    Loránd, Csibi (10 April 2016). "The Turul, a Mystical Hungarian mythological bird". www.bocskairadio.org. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  4. [4]
    "Ichmouratov, Airat: The Myth of Falcon, op.65". daniels-orchestral.com. Daniels' Orchestral Music Online. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
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