Cuarteto de Cuerdas
STRING QUARTET
Composed in May, 2012. This evocative work is a poignant musical representation that explores the preciousness of time in the final moments of life. It depicts the journey, through human experiences, of resignation and acceptance of mortality.
Instrumentation:
Two violins, viola and violoncello
Duration:
8:00 min.
Dedicated to my teacher, colleague and friend, Oleg Shkarpitniy.
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Synopsis
The String Quartet explores three distinct elements:
The first element resolves around the themes of struggle, tenacity and the quest for the meaning of life:
"Time is one of the adversaries in this struggle; it behaves like a recurring motif through which life unfolds."
The second element provides a stark contrast to the first, evoking emotions of purity, traquility, and desperation:
"I come to terms with my fate, yet there remains something unresolved..."
The third element delves into the dynamics of struggle, acceptance, and ultimately, peace:
"Saying goodbye to loved ones must be a daunting task; the desire to keep living, to keep fighting, to be with them persists... but eventually, you must let go and come to terms with your destiny. The moment arrives, and you experience a sense of peace; you no longer resign yourself, but rather, you embrace it. And you become lost in the eternal silence"