Watercolors by Christopher Fludd
March 28, 2021
Austin, Texas
Watercolors by Christopher Fludd
Dawn
Sunset
Midnight
Inversion presents Watercolors by Christopher Fludd In its fourth season, Inversion selected Christopher Fludd as its Emerging Composer Contest winner and performed Dawn and Sunset from his three-movement work Watercolors in September 2019. Inversion proudly releases the entire work Watercolors for a cappella mixed chorus, remotely recorded and released in March 2021 in conjunction with a video. View the concert here: https://youtu.be/Xb8iTN32hyE.
Chris sets Jade Tiara Blocker’s stunning poetry to music with rich choral harmonies and exquisitely crafted melodic lines that conjure the beauty, color, and emotion of moments during the day. Watercolors is a piece that reflects the gift of growing in patience. I use water as an element, known for its calming presence and clear perception to tell a story of wonder as it experiences a day filled with color and vivid imagination. This piece stems from an original work entitled A Child’s Gift, which reflects my life and all the wonderful blessings that have come my way. Sunset portrays the unwinding moment of the day. The beautiful colors provided by the sun begin to infuse a palette of lush and darker texture. The harmony begins to move with anticipation as we look forward to our final moment of inspiration from the moon and stars.
Christopher Fludd is an upcoming composer and educator from Long Island, New York. He is a recent graduate of Westminster Choir College, where he received a Bachelor’s of Music degree in Music Education. Chris currently serves as a private vocal/instrumental instructor in Bellmore, NY. Chris has performed on various concert stages across the country as a soloist and chorister. A few notable experiences include singing the role of Paolino in Domenic Cimarosa’s Il Matrimonio Segreto at the Spoleto Festival USA, and performing in Westminster’s leading ensemble at the ACDA National and Regional Conventions. Chris continues to inspire others with his incredible musicianship and passion for the arts.
Inversion Ensemble
Trevor Shaw, Artistic Director
Robbie LaBanca, Managing Director
Adrienne Inglis, Outreach Director
Carol Brown, Production Director
Juli Orlandini, Art Director
Audio Production by Trevor Shaw
Video Production and Editing by Carol Brown
Graphic Design & Marketing by Juli Orlandini