The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra often plays music by living, established composers like John Adams, Steve Reich and Thomas Ades. But one of the first concerts of this season previewed the work of Patrick Harlin, a young composer and his composition, "Rapture."
According to our program, Harlin counts traditional classical music and Jazz among his influences. He credits James Tabors book, "Blind Descent" about the crippling onset of emotion, known as "The Rapture" which cave climbers experience after living weeks in total darkness. At the conclusion of the composition, the audience rose to its feet shouting bravos and hosanna as the composer came to the stage.
It was clear to many in our audience that this approximately 8 minute
composition represents the strength and determination of people in this country and will serve as a a good will Ambassador around the world.
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