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The Elements, Op.29
Classical/Contemporary • 2004 • Alternative Title: A poetic essay on the origin of life, in four movements for solo guitar.
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Instrumentation |
Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Solo |
Type of score |
For a single performer |
Movement(s) |
1 to 4 from 4 |
Publisher |
Gyre Music |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
12'0 |
Written: Winter 2004
Duration: 12:00 minutes; 12 pages
Difficulty level: High: stretches; repeated notes; dense polyphony; 10-string optional
Recording: coming soon on Gyre
ABOUT
The Elements Originally written for 6-string guitar, I have adapted it for 10-string and prefer to play it on that instrument now myself. It is a poetic essay on the origin of the Earth.
I. Fire I conceive as the original burst of energy that birthed this planet.
II. Earth is solid ground featuring repetitive modal chords that accompany a slow melody.
III. Air is that moment to reflect and brood on creation itself and
IV. Water the careening, tumbling whirling thing we call life.
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