Crystalline (2017) for two pianos and percussion was premiered Sunday, July 2nd in Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music on the program βSonic Clusters IIβ produced by pianists Olga Shupyatskaya and Futaba Niekawa:
Olga Shupyatskaya and Futaba Niekawa, pianos
Matt Witten and Chris Jones, percussion
The composition is inspired by the fusion of natural elements resulting in the creation of these beautiful crystal-like patterns/structures found in nature. In Crystalline, the pattern is a melody line that is first heard in its entirety by the vibraphone. Throughout the piece, the interplay among the instruments evokes images of these elements coming together and breaking a part as the structure is formed, creating a sparkly, crystal-like atmosphere.
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