Malek Jandali | Symphony No. 1 | Syrian Symphony | Moderato | Movement II

Symphony No. 1 in F Major 'Syrian Symphony' Moderato (Movement II) by composer and pianist Malek Jandali (http://MalekJandali.com) founder of Pianos for Peace (http://PianosForPeace.org) The second movement, Moderato, plays the role of the Scherzo with an interesting 5/4 dance-like theme. The middle section is a very light, mysterious march and the texture is generally soloistic and contrapuntal. Often the accompanimental lines pass from one instrument to another, as a kind of super-melody, which results in striking timbral effects. There are numerous rhythmic and structural devices to frame the textural settings, type and instrumentation. With its musical charm and wit, this is symphonic music of the highest quality. Just when you think it has to end, another surge envelops you. The main theme is repeated with distorted variations of the melody depicting the realities suffered by people under tyranny.