Wildwood

This concert work is now available for an exclusive area premiere for this fall!

Born from visions of cinematic landscapes, enchanted forests and streams of sunlight, this neoclassical tone poem for string orchestra ushers performers and listeners through a journey of mystical beauty and dark shadows. 

This concert work opens with an exhibition of the main theme. The theme’s intervallic leaps and falls reflect a wanderer’s steps through a journey of discovery, inspiration and trial.  As the theme develops and intertwines with other thematic elements,  the pilgrim’s progress turns from promising to poignant. The trees, once majestic become dark giants that hide the next bend in the road. Finally, as the path opens to a new vista, the tension releases into a transformed recapitulation of the melody, this time full of wonder and resolve.

This project hopes to connect with its performers and listeners to be brave as they pursue their dreams, take the unknown pathways, and conquer the dark shadows. 

By joining this community of performers, you will have exclusive performance rights to perform this concert work in your city (and surrounding area) through 2024.

Interested in premiering? Please get in touch with David through Connect page.

Author: David Hyde

David Michael Hyde is a composer and music creative for film, dance and digital media -- helping artists enhance their connection to audiences through compelling, emotive scoring.