Clockwork Dances (Piano Trio No.2) - SCORE

Clockwork Dances (Piano Trio No.2)

Vln, Vc., Pno

Duration: c.7-8'

Programme note:

Clockwork Dances is a piece for piano trio that explores momentum and rhythmic pulsation through two main ideas: a static melodic line and a rhythmically active dance-like material. In particular, the title is derived from this combination of regularity in pulsation found in ‘clockwork’ constantly ticking, which is contrasted with rhythmical energy found in dance like material, subverting this sense of pulse. As the piece progresses the dance-like material moves from gestural, abstract content to more pronounced and gestural ideas, where the rhythmical energy is passed around the ensemble. This music becomes introspective, where lines start to emerge against a bustling texture before reaching an impactful climax. The piece concludes with the musical ideas disintegrating into their constituent elements of pulsation and resonance; leaving only echoes of the dance material behind.