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Once again showcasing his mastery of the harmonic language; Mekailian’s work for large orchestra is as grand in scope as the desert from which its inspiration was drawn, starting with powerful brass and rhythmic interjections, then finishing with a final goodbye. From the composer: “The piece ends solemnly and reluctantly, reflective of a sad farewell of cherished memories.”
The Desert Wayfarer is an orchestral work dedicated to the composer’s time living in the Middle East. When he was 5 years old, Paul and his family moved to the United Arab Emirates following a job offer that his father received in Dubai. He attended an international school and soon discovered his love for music. Paul moved back to the United States with his family at 12 and left his life and friends behind in the desert for a new desert in Southern California, hence the title, The Desert Wayfarer. This piece is meant to reflect Paul’s experiences from the beginning of his time in Dubai, through to its conclusion. The large orchestral soundscapes are meant to convey the enormous skyscrapers of Dubai sticking out of the dunes. The piece ends solemnly and reluctantly, reflective of a sad farewell of cherished memories.
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