The first and fifth movements use the same melodic material using very different speeds and rhythms. The second and fourth movements also use their own set of like material, first appearing as a horizontal
Of his Chimera Waltzes (2016), John David Earnest writes, "My goal was to link together ideas from completely different sources, in the same way that the chimera of ancient mythology were hybrid creatures
Now here's a composition to add a little spice to your concert. Written in the style of big band jazz, this is a swinging piece and something that your audience will enjoy. Audience and performers love this