Cetus The Whale
Michael Hopkins
Cetus is a work for string orchestra inspired by and dedicated to the great whales of the ocean. The title refers to the constellation in the night sky, named for a sea monster in Greek mythology. It is a beautiful and lyrical work, …
Read MoreCetus is a work for string orchestra inspired by and dedicated to the great whales of the ocean. The title refers to the constellation in the night sky, named for a sea monster in Greek mythology. It is a beautiful and lyrical work, showcasing all sections within the orchestra. Many passages feature the cello and double bass sections on the melody. A section in the middle of the piece features the cellos and basses using glissando on artificial harmonics to simulate whale song.