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Compose a 7–9 minute epic orchestral tone poem (no vocals or choir) portraying a young woman naturalist exploring vast, breathtaking wilderness. The music must evoke profound awe, wonder, and emotional discovery. Begin intimately with solo flute and shimmering harp in luminous D major with Lydian color, then gradually expand into sweeping strings and rich woodwinds as she catalogs life in the forest. Build momentum with rhythmic strings and bold French horns as she climbs foothills, growing into a powerful, soaring statement of the main theme—majestic but noble, not aggressive. Use full orchestral warmth (strings, horns, timpani swells, cymbal rolls) to express the grandeur of mountains and endless landscapes. Transition to a serene lakeside interlude led by piano and English horn. Conclude with a radiant sunset climax, full orchestra in triumphant harmony, then slowly dissolve into glowing strings and high violin harmonics. Cinematic, expansive, emotionally uplifting, awe-inspiring.