Jamiia Franklin’s Enchantment in Sound is a celebration of music. Jamiia is excited to explore pieces inspired by nature and elegance in this recital, with a program that reflects this. Jamiia programmed Enchantment in Sound with an emphasis on representing diverse musical cultures through the oboe. She is especially excited to feature Chen Yi’s recent work Mountain Song (2022) and Grażyna Bacewicz’s Sonata for Oboe and Piano.
Enchantment in Sound Performance:
November 26th @ 7pm
Featuring Works By:
Chen Yi
Ross Edwards
Yoko Shimomura
Gabriel Pierné
Ennio Morricone
Robert Schumann
Fermín Ruiz Escobés
George Gershwin
Hitomi Satō and Gō Ichinose
In Collaboration With:
Anna Pelli, Clarinet Nick Regan, Clarinet Jerico Renfroe, Trumpet Jen Holdstock, Alto Saxophone Lindsay Timbs, Trombone Laurel Pung, Piano Eric Gonzalez, Percussion Noah Gorman, Drums
Chen Yi (1953) is a prominent contemporary female composer and violinist whose work is influenced by her roots as a chinese-american. Chen Yi has been the recipient of various awards including the Ives Living Award and an election into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a prestigious organization whose members are recognized for their great contributions in their field. In addition, Chen was the first Chinese woman to receive a masters in music composition from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.
Ross Edwards’ (1943) is an Australian composer influenced by the sounds of nature; especially the sounds of birds and insects. Edwards often draws from ritualistic dances, celebrations. and droning sounds within his environment. Edwards has become a pioneer in music, embracing unconventional rhythms and sounds. This is demonstrated from the start of his career, his first composition being a bagatelle written for oboe and piano. (Bagatelles are traditionally, and most commonly, piano tunes.)
Grazyna Bacewicz (1909 – 1969)was a female composer and violinist from poland. She learned piano before advancing in her career as a violinist and, eventually, a composer. During her lifetime she was among a few recognized female composers world-wide, as women were often overlooked in the field. Bacewicz, however earned much respect and adoration from her colleagues and the general public. Bacewicz is considered among the top Polish composers and her legacy lives on. As a composer, her work is often considered neo-classical/neo-romantic as she tended to explore musical ideas.
Gabriel Pierné (1863 – 1937) was a respected French composer, pianist, organist, and conductor. Conducting ensemble was his priority, although he’s taken time to compose several orchestral works including operas, ballets, and plays. Pierné’s works were published during the romantic-era and took heavy inspiration from traditional French music, although he would occasionally experiment with less conventional harmonies.
Ennio Morricone (1928 – 2020) was an Oscar-winning contemporary film composer from Rome, Italy. Films Morricone has scored for includes: Kill Bill (2003), The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), and The Hateful Eight (2015). His contributions to the film world have been profound, enabling him to go on tour and conduct his scores in front of live audiences. In a career spanning over 50 years, Morricone’s compositions were featured in over 500 films and tv series, earning him much respect as a composer.
Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856) was a German composer whose works were important to the romantic era of music. His compositions often drew from literature, especially poetry. Through music, Schumann would strive to create drama, mood, and character. His wife, Clara Schumann, was also a composer (and highly regarded pianist), whose melodies Robert Schumann would occasionally include in his works.
Fermín Ruiz Escobés (1850 – 1918) was a Spanish oboist, professor, and composer. Escobés focused on teaching the oboe to the next generation of Spanish musicians, limiting the time he dedicated to composing. He composed a few works, including religious music, pieces for wind ensembles, and several oboe works. His most celebrated composition is Serenata Española for oboe and piano, with arrangements for oboe and wind band.
George Gershwin (1898 – 1937) is a renowned American composer known for his contributions to jazz and theater. Among his innovative compositions are Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris, I Got Rhythm, and Summertime. Gershwin began his musical journey in New York as a pianist, teaching himself the piano before studying under Charles Hambitzer. Eventually, he took on accompanist gigs with popular singers (as a teenager). Gershwin began to compose his own works after transcribing and performing many pieces by others, ultimately garnering attention from Broadway.
Hitomi Satō (1973) is a Japanese composer and game designer. Satō began her work with the Pokémon team as a planner for Pokémon Crystal. Although, the first game her music was published in was Pokémon Emerald, released in 2004. Satō left Game Freak in 2014, although she continues to collaborate as a freelance composer. Her latest contributions were in 2022 with Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Gō Ichinose (unknown) is a Japanese composer and pianist. As a developing musician, Gō Ichinose would avoid playing pieces he did not like but would practice works he enjoyed diligently, regardless of difficulty. Chopin’s works were among those that he liked. Similar to Satō, Ichinose joined Game Freak as a planner before becoming a composer. The first game Ichinose worked on was in 1993, and he has worked with Game Freak since.
Where to Stream Enchantment in Sound:
If you cannot attend the live performance, Enchantment in Sound will be available digitally. Jamiia Franklin releases her music on several streaming platforms. Enchantment in Sound will appear on: Youtube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Deezer, iHeartRadio, and Tidal. Please note that it may take up to one month for Enchantment in Sound to become available on each platform due to delays in obtaining and distributing audio recordings.
