The Linking Rings at IMMERSE 2021 featuring original score by Brandon Dicks
Summary
Brandon premiered The Silver Rings, a brass quartet composition with narration, at IMMERSE 2021, a multimedia performance combining live music with theatrical magic.
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Brandon collaborated with Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra to premiere The Silver Rings, a commissioned composition for brass quartet and narration, at IMMERSE 2021. This multimedia performance represented a significant intersection of contemporary classical music and theatrical arts.
Performance Details
Composition: The Silver Rings
Instrumentation: Trumpet, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone with Narration
Duration: 12 minutes
Premiere Date: October 15-17, 2021
Artistic Collaboration
The work was created in partnership with Will Rogers and featured the Dynamic Duo of Magic (Ryan and Molly), integrating live orchestral performance with theatrical magic. This innovative approach demonstrated how contemporary composition can enhance narrative-driven multimedia presentations.
Festival Context
💡 IMMERSE 2021 was Orlando's premier interactive arts festival, transforming 10 city blocks of downtown into an immersive creative experience featuring hundreds of artists across multiple disciplines.
The performance took place within this expansive cultural event, positioning the work alongside diverse artistic presentations including dance, visual installations, and experimental performance art. Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra's participation highlighted their commitment to contemporary repertoire and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Significance
This commission exemplified Brandon's approach to composition that bridges traditional brass ensemble writing with narrative elements, creating accessible contemporary works that engage both musicians and audiences through storytelling and visual elements.
Learn more:
• Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra • IMMERSE 2021 Details • Event Information