The definition of Catharsis is:1) A purification or purgation of the
emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through the arts. 2) ARead More
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The definition of Catharsis is:1) A purification or purgation of the
emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through the arts. 2) A
purification or purgation that brings about spiritual renewal or release from
tension. This piece for woodwind ensemble attempts to musically represent the
experience of an emotional catharsis. The negative emotions are represented
by a sinister fanfare and several reoccurring themes that are manipulated
throughout the first half of the piece using elements of Romantic, Jazz, and
film score music. In the middle section of the piece, new themes are
introduced as the music gradually evolves toward a major key tonality. Even
then, fragments of the negative themes are played alongside these new ones,
as these sorts of emotions still leave their mark even when purged for a
time. Eventually, the struggle is over as the piece reaches a triumphant
ending that re-states the beginning fanfare in a major tonality and brings
the piece to a close. An optional E-flat Contra Alto Clarinet part is
included to be used in place of the B-flat Contrabass Clarinet part if
needed.