The Four Seasons of Marrcrest
by W. Daniel LandesThe Four Seasons of Marrcrest is a four-movement suite for orchestra and piano written for the dedication of the completion of the restoration of the historic home, Marrcrest, located atop Signal Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee. In the manner of a “Tone Poem, ” the four movements of the work depicts life and activities at Marrcrest during the four seasons of the year and consequently these are the four movements: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer.
Cast in a classical/popular style, The Four Seasons of Marrcrest is characterized by lush beautiful melodies woven between the orchestra and the piano. The first movement (Fall) introduces the 'Marrcrest Theme' and depicts the beautiful setting of the Marrcrest estate surrounded by its gardens and ancient trees in the colorful glory of a bright Fall day. The second movement (Winter) depicts the full fury of a snowy winter day atop windswept Signal Mountain. The third movement (Spring) is a slow and lyrical lullaby painting a picture of the quiet and inevitable return of Spring complete with flowering dogwoods, redbuds and fruit trees. The final movement (Summer) is a broad and sweeping depiction of the stately beauty that is Marrcrest.
See The History of Marrcrest. (Not ready yet -- this will give an account of the history of Marrcrest from its building in 1922 to the present. Included will be historic and current photographs).
The Four Seasons of Marrcrest was recorded in the Spring, 2002 by the Chattanooga Symphony.
Download some sample pages of the score.
Download some sound file excerpts (MP3):
1st movement (Fall)
2nd movement (Winter)
3rd movement (Spring)
4th movement (Summer)
The full orchestral score with parts (including the piano part) is not available for purchase but can be rented for performances: $300.00. Please contact us us directly for info regarding Score and Parts.
A solo piano transcription is available: $17.50
The CD recording includes the full orchestra version with piano AND the piano transcription version: $12.50