lament, for string quartet
Each of us will at some time experience situations of grief and sadness, and my personal grief was the inspiration for composing Lament for String Quartet. This music is very suitable for quiet reflection during Lent, as well as for concert and recital performance.
Lament for String Quartet is in the key of A Minor, and the heartfelt melody frequently lands on pitches which are dissonant. First and second violins play the majority of the melodic material, while the lower parts are somewhat stubborn, like problems that can’t be resolved. Melodic material at rehearsal “F” (viola) represents sobbing.
Date of my composition: 2025
Duration: 3:18 minutes
Instrumentation: String Quartet (violin I, violin II, viola, violoncello)
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