One of Disney's most beloved characters inspires composer to create
magical, playful orchestral score replete with yearning ideas for lost
collectibles, lyrical melodies for Tinker Bell, musical wisps for Pixie
Hollow, much more. Exotic colors abound. It is a score that literally
sparkles with delight. Celtic sounds, birds, crickets, drops of water,
all are captured in skillful meld of gently dramatic, hauntingly
beautiful musical vignettes. Highlights are plentiful but surely
deserving spotlight is "Choosing A Talent" with rich major to minor
chords that crescendo into powerful, massive orchestra/choral
peroration. Breathtaking! Capturing attention in action mode is powerful
"Hawk!", with heroic moment for French horn, trumpet. "Sprinting
Thistles" commands as well. For sheer exuberant splendor, listen no
further than to "Rebuilding Spring". McNeely shines! And yes, you also
get that soaring vocal "Fly To Your Heart" as well. Beautifully
packaged, illustrated booklet graces Disney/Intrada co-brand CD. Joel
McNeely conducts.
