melting horizon line

About

Premier performance: May 25th 2023
Kaleidoscope Ensemble
Conservatoire de Musique de Rimouski, Quebec (CAN)

Melting Horizon Line is a haunting musical work that takes inspiration from the natural phenomenon of the blurred and indistinct horizon line at sunset. Inspired by the way the horizon line can appear to melt into the horizon at sunset, this piece seeks to capture the sense of unease and foreboding that can come from witnessing such a phenomenon. This piece seeks to capture the essence of that moment in time, with its fluid and atmospheric musical textures. Throughout the piece, the instruments interweave in a delicate dance, with each one contributing to the overall sense of fluidity and motion. The texture begins gently and flowing, but gradually passes between the instruments, building in intensity and complexity over time. As the piece progresses, it becomes more atmospheric and abstract, with the instruments creating textures and colors that blend together in a captivating and immersive sonic landscape. The music ebbs and flows, creating a sense of movement and change that mirrors the natural world around us.

for b clarinet, baritone sax, trombone, percussion, doublebass and piano

Duration: 5’00”