Alan Hovhannes Symphony No. 50

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Alan Hovhannes's “Symphony No. 50” is a glorious example of a more modern piece of musical art. It depicts the amazing and yet tragic story of Mount Saint Helens and the eruption that forever changed her. There are 3 movements to this piece each depicting a different frame of time in the build up to the eruption. While they are all profound in their own way, I would have to say my favorite of the three would have to be the first movement. It starts out slightly melancholy, in a minor key, a time of innocence and playfulness that preludes to the coming destruction. Through the piece I found myself thinking of the wonders that were offered to the many families and friends who would venture there. Almost like the start of a day, a day that has

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