- Composed in 1955, Kurka’s Julius Caesar: Symphonic Epilogue after Shakespeare was based on Shakespeare’s tragic play.
- Kurka evokes specific characterizations and moments throughout the play in his music, from the bold theme of conquest at the start to the dirge-like coda at the end. The famous assassination of Caesar is told at the center of the piece through a simple march that develops into ominous, terrifying doom.1
Sources
- Richard E. Rodda, Essay in accompanying booklet, Robert Kurka: Symphonic Works performed by the Grant Park Orchestra conducted by Carlos Kalmar, Cedille 77, 2004, compact disc.
Cut IDs
24650