Program Note
Chiaroscuro refers to the Renaissance drawing and painting technique of shading to produce a dramatic juxtaposition of light and shadow. Musically, Chiaroscuro exploits this image of brightness and darkness in three contrasting movements. The first illustrates a dark dance, the second illuminates with iridescent light, and the third synthesizes the first two movements into a climactic bright dance.
Premiere
Carpe Diem Quartet, Siena, Italy, 6/29/22. Mvt III by Diotima Quartet, 10/20/24
Performance History
10/20/24Premiere of String Quartet No. 1 Chiaroscuro, III. "Finale" by the Diotima Quartet in Los Angeles, CA
6/29/22Premiere of String Quartet No. 1 Chiaroscuro by the Carpe Diem Quartet in Siena, Italy
6/28/22Premiere of String Quartet No. 1 Chiaroscuro by the Carpe Diem String Quartet in Siena, Italy