A Brief Contemplation
Format
Composer's Club Concerts
Faculty Mentor Name
Francois Rose
Faculty Mentor Department
Conservatory of Music
Additional Faculty Mentor Name
Robert Coburn
Abstract/Artist Statement
When I first began this piece, I had no idea how I was going to write something for string quartet that would speak to the audience in a way that seemed meaningful. After listening to several pieces for inspiration, I decided to use the concept of a man contemplating his life for my string quartet. This man had seen terrible things throughout his lifetime and is now desperately trying to find on his deathbed whether his life held any meaning. I wanted to make this piece about redemption, something that, as human beings, we don't find very often. This piece was an absolute joy to write and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Location
Recital Hall
Start Date
23-4-2013 2:00 PM
End Date
23-4-2013 3:30 PM
A Brief Contemplation
Recital Hall
When I first began this piece, I had no idea how I was going to write something for string quartet that would speak to the audience in a way that seemed meaningful. After listening to several pieces for inspiration, I decided to use the concept of a man contemplating his life for my string quartet. This man had seen terrible things throughout his lifetime and is now desperately trying to find on his deathbed whether his life held any meaning. I wanted to make this piece about redemption, something that, as human beings, we don't find very often. This piece was an absolute joy to write and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed writing it.