The work "Dream" by the young Austrian composer Dana Schraml takes us into a world full of the most diverse dreams. The great joy, the courage and above all the things that seem impossible when we are awake. So much comes true in a nighttime dream, but it can also turn into a nightmare. The well-known "fall into nothingness" or the feeling of being pursued can keep us from sleeping in some cases. But fortunately this dream has a happy ending and you can enjoy the end without worrying. Without following a strict architecture, the work "Dream" can be divided into three main parts. Following the traditional structure "fast-slow-fast", the composition begins with a driving, constantly repeating basic rhythm. Alongside fanfare-like interjections, a large-scale, epic main theme emerges, which leads into a pop-music-like section. An alto saxophone solo and trumpet effects briefly transform the orchestra into a big band, before the dark side of the dream world emerges: mysterious solos for horn and bass clarinet whisper in an atmosphere of haunting and horror. The final part is reminiscent of the beginning, both thematically and rhythmically, thus making the work a unified whole. With an effective ending, we finally return from an exciting dream journey to reality.
