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Title	Stendhal's Syndrome
Article no.	3110763
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Bra (brass band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Switzerland (ch)
Publisher *	WoodBrass Music SA
Publisher's article no. *	WBM 431900
Year of publication	2023
Composer	Rossier, Theo
Difficulty level	5
Evaluation level of countries	C4 (Swiss 1st class)
Duration	11:50
Additional info/contents	Theo Rossier's "Stendhal's Syndrome" is a remarkable composition that impressively reflects the psychological phenomenon of Stendhal syndrome through sound means. Through the skillful combination of harmony, melody, rhythm and instrumentation, Rossier succeeds in creating a complex emotional landscape that addresses both the beauties and challenges of the human experience of art.
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Programme notes *: The Stendhal Syndrome in the Context of Theo Rossier's "Stendhal's Syndrome": An Analytical Investigation Stendhal syndrome, named after the French writer Stendhal, describes a psychological phenomenon that occurs in people who experience overwhelming emotions when viewing art, particularly during intense experiences in museums or while engaging with outsized beauty. These sensations can range from dizziness to panic attacks. Theo Rossier's composition "Stendhal's Syndrome" for top brass band, which won the 2022 European Composers' Competition, creates a multi-layered musical narrative that takes up and interprets this psychological experience. This essay will explore the connection between this syndrome and the musical elements and structures in Rossier's work and analyze the effect on the audience. Musical elements and structures Rossier's composition encompasses a variety of musical devices that together embody the essence of Stendhal Syndrome. The most striking elements include: 1. Harmony and melodicism: The use of dissonant harmonies combined with sudden harmonic changes creates a feeling of unease and instability that corresponds to the emotional experience of Stendhal Syndrome. The melodies, on the other hand, often build in elegiac arcs, reaching moments of euphoric heights that both overwhelm and captivate the listener. 2. Rhythm and dynamics: The rhythmic structure varies between smooth, flowing passages that resemble the calm contemplation of works of art and hectic, rhythmically complex sections that seem to represent inner conflict and overwhelm. The dynamic contrasts further intensify these emotions; sudden crescendi burst the silence and leave room for the "epiphanic" moments. 3. Instrumentation: Rossier makes extensive use of the brass band's sonic palette to express various emotions. The low voices of the brass instruments convey strength and stability, while the higher registers are lively and fleeting in ecstatic outbursts. These tonal differences create a sense of duality that is anchored in the idea of ​​beauty and pain in Stendhal's Syndrome. 4. Formal Structure*: The composition follows a freer, narrative structure that reflects the feeling of exhaustion and wonder. This structure can be seen as a kind of catalyst that takes the listener on a journey within the musical framework. Highs and lows, repetitions and variations accompany the listener through various emotional states, much like a visitor walks through a museum. The emotional resonance of "Stendhal's Syndrome" depends heavily on the music's ability to transport the listener into a state of reflection and sensitivity. The composition requires not only technical skill from the brass band, but also a deep understanding of the emotional context. Listeners often report a deep emotional connection, evoked by the low-volume harmonies and captivating dynamics. The contrast between quiet, contemplative moments and sudden, explosive outbursts often leads to an altered state of consciousness reminiscent of the experiences of those affected by Stendhal syndrome - a connection between music and emotional experience that goes beyond the purely rational and analytical. In addition, the variety of expressions within the composition allows the audience to identify with different aspects of this syndrome. Some listeners experience overwhelming joy, while others feel a certain melancholy; the music acts as a catalyst that releases these diverse emotions. The effect on the audience is profound and shows how music can function as an expression of inner conflict and aesthetics, an experience that is both poignant and transformative. In sum, the composition not only reflects the individual experience of art, but also opens a dialogue about the universal search for beauty and the associated fragility of the human psyche. Text: musicainfo.net (KI) Quellen/Sources: WoodBrass Music Tags: Feelings and emotions Illnesses and epidemics Art and Culture

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