Crystallised Time (For Solo Harp)

Crystallised Time (For Solo Harp)

Duration 8'

Programme note:

Crystallised Time is a work that explores the decay of time through the relationship between pulsation and static sound. The piece exploits how naturally a semiquaver ostinato pattern can gradually morph into different shapes and form intricate, crystal-like sound worlds. This allowed me to create resonance through the use of the rich chords over a wide range of the instrument. This lead to the realisation of my title, Crystallised Time, as the textures and trajectory of work creates the impression of a frozen crystalline imagine whilst the resonance slowly decays into silence, much like the pulsation found at the opening.