Shadow Light

Description

Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Contrabass — The title, Shadow Light, is based on the initial chord that serves as the basis of all the material in the piece — a minor triad with a second and raised fourth. This harmony evokes both a darkness (the minor triad) and something brighter (the raised fourth), and the music moves expressively through these worlds. The piece can be played in an orchestral version, with string orchestra, or in a chamber version, with string quartet and bass.