Fiddle Frenzy

Description

Inspired by the toe-tapping, frenzied accelerando that only comes from the unabated joy of playing music in front of a live audience, “Fiddle Frenzy” is an original take on a classical vibe! Composer Tyler Arcari wants your audience to get up and slap their knees!

Program Notes

Growing up in Pensacola, Florida, offered me a unique musical experience. Every year, so many great music festivals came to town, free of charge. In the smaller, more country locations around Pensacola, there were even more festivals. Events like the Peanut Festival were great places to get exposed to the wealth of folk music and musicians that populated our area and continued to honor their traditions and musical craft.

Growing up around that has left me with a need for music to bring you to your feet (even when you have to stay seated…). “Fiddle Frenzy” is my attempt to bring a little of my childhood experience to life with a fun and folk-sounding work for the string orchestra.