Description
- Composer: Susan Botti (1962-)
- Format: Full Score
- Instrumentation: Orchestra
- Work: Impetuosity (2003)
- Binding: Spiral Bound
- Size: 11.0 x 16.9 inches
- Pages: None
Description
Impetuosity is an exploration of momentum.
The piece begins with a build-up of energy from a static state gradually increasing in tension until it is unleashed. The orchestra is the energy force careening in many directions, focusing strongly as a rhythmic unit, finding precarious balances, held at a stillpoint momentarily by the concertmaster until the free-flying pendulum again starts to swing.
“Impetus: the force or energy associated with a moving body” (Webster’s).
Inspired by the freedom of great Jazz artists I admire such as Thelonius Monk, John Coltrane, and Gonzalo Rubalcaba… and dedicated to the musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra.
-Susan Botti
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.