Paul Osterfield

ELEMENTS OF NATURE

two trumpets (about 10.5 minutes)

The four elements of nature, according to early Greek philosophers, are fire, earth, water, and wind (although Aristotle added a fifth: ether). Other ancient cultures independently came up with similar lists. For example, Chinese philosophy had five elements: earth, fire, water, metal, and wood. Each of the movements of Elements of Nature (2003) represent one of the four elements attributed to Plato.

Score available for purchase from J.W. Pepper.

Recording available from various vendors, which can be found here.



		ELEMENTS OF NATURE two trumpets (about 10.5 minutes) The four elements of nature, according to early Greek philosophers, are fire, earth, water, and wind (although Aristotle added a fifth: ether). Other ancient cultures independently came up with similar lists. For example, Chinese philosophy had five elements: earth, fire, water, metal, and wood. Each of the movements of Elements of Nature (2003) represent one of the four elements attributed to Plato. Score available for purchase from J.W. Pepper. Recording available from various vendors, which can be found here.