Death and Life, by Candice Netti
This is a very short programmatic symphony about a boy who thinks he can no longer go on living and tries to take his own life. He realizes that he does not want to die and learns to live life to the fullest.
Mvmt 1: Death
All he feels is empty solitude. (gongs) He begins to feel like everything is falling apart (ponticello) until he finally ends it. (single gong).
Mvmt 2: Rebirth
Whatever he did, it didn’t work. He realizes that he wants to live and his heart begins to beat.
Mvmt 3: Live
He takes out his keys and opens the door. He goes out into the world and lives life, the same theme from his rebirth comes back faster and more lively.
Mvmt4: Life
He remembers what he did, how he used to feel (single gong). He pretends he can take it all back, knowing what he knows now. He rewinds and starts his life over. Better this time.
