Phantasm Serenade for Strings and Celesta

A "Phantasm", while often understood as a ghost or spirit, refers to a general sense of illusion or figment of our imagination. This work explores elements of dream, subconsciousness, and the supernatural with the contrasting sections of heavy brooding melody, ethereal chord progression, and twinkle of the celesta. While an original composition, the concept derived from various inspirations such as the music of Bartok, Stravinsky, and Brahms - a combination that provided a useful combination of sounds and musical devices appropriate for the subject.