This imaginative, programmatic piece describes the mythical floating city of Caulderon. According to the legends, long ago, Caulderon stood magnificently on a cliff overlooking the ocean. It was filled with impossibly tall, shining spires standing above golden domes. Sunlight striking its spires is said to have blinded potential invaders. The people of Caulderon lived in health, wealth, and safety, derived from the city’s alchemy. They rode griffons and resided peacefully amongst a variety of friendly creatures. Caulderon was known for its magic. Alchemical means saved the city from collapsing into the sea, and it was lifted into the air. Elfin legends state that the floating city would occasionally visit ‘other lands,’ blown by the winds. The people of Caulderon would trade with the locals, selling their magical goods. Visits were never long and always at the mercy of the winds… Grade: 3Key: G major
