Product Description
"Negotiations" was inspired by the Kim/Trump summit in June
2018. It is not a political commentary, but rather a reflection on the three
stages that often take place during the negotiation process.
The first movement "Bombastic" is filled with syncopation,
loud dynamics, and strong articulation. It is at a fast tempo. Each instrument
presents its point of view with different motivic material. The trombone
hammers away at making its point through fast repeated notes and both
instruments repeat their motives frequently in an argumentative manner.
The second movement "Compromise" is at a slow tempo and is
imitative. The imitation varies in some degree as each side makes small
adjustments to what the other side has said. Sometimes the imitation is through
alternating phrases and other times it is more canonic.
"Accord" is the title of the third movement. This movement
proceeds as if the two instruments are one with the trombone stating the
agreement and the harp supporting the trombone. Tweaks are still being made as
slight variations occur as the material repeats, but the sense of accord is
present throughout and the movement and composition end triumphantly.
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