Suite for Viola and Piano
Year: 2020
Duration: 10’
Instrumentation: viola and piano
I. Introduction
II. Interlude
III. Scherzo
IV. Vocalise
V. Conclusion
Program Note: Suite for Viola and Piano is an homage to Sergei Prokofiev. I have always been fascinated by Prokofiev’s ability to juxtapose thorny textures with warm, cantabile melodies. The piece starts off with a dramatic fanfare, the viola and piano both competing for the spotlight and refusing to let one outshine the other. Next, a brief yet haunting “Interlude” serves as a springboard into a giddy “Scherzo.” This is starkly contrasted by a poignant “Vocalise” for solo piano, the viola standing somberly in silence. Finally, things come to a thrilling close in the fiery “Conclusion”.
