fragile connections

for violin, french horn and piano
Year: 2009
Date of first performance: February 26, 2010
By: REsearch Ensemble: french horn - Fergus Kerr, violin - Andrea Gajic, piano - Lauryna Sableviciute

The composition delves into the unconventional sonic possibilities of the three instruments, crafting an atmosphere of constant instability. Pitch cells and brief melodic fragments emerge sporadically, gradually developing into an energetic, almost frenetic interplay. However, stability is never fully reached, as the music repeatedly dissolves back into a delicate exploration of unfamiliar relationships.
Certain gestures function as memory markers, and their variations throughout the piece shape our perception of form and the passage of time.

recording of the premiere:

The score is available at Babelscores (see link below)

Download parts:
violin
french horn
piano