SiHyun UhmComposer · Pianist · Multimedia Artist
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Chamber Music / Small EnsembleComposition Year: 2017Duration: ca. 7'

Atypical Conversation

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Clarinet, Trumpet (or Viola), Percussion, Piano, Violin, and Cello

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Atypical Conversation

2017 · ca. 7'

About the Work

It is a humorous piece based on a concept of 'conversation' between each instrumentalist. The piece is written in third person point of view describing a scene. A group of instrumentalists is supposedly having a serious conversation between each other. The conversation doesn't seem quite fit in the mood of 'serious conversation,' but the ones who are part of the conversation think that it is serious. There are incidents when rhythms do not line up together between instruments, or something very abrupt happens. Those unusual occurrences lead the conversation to be interpreted as laughable in third person point of view. Instrumentalists' different characteristics cause chaotic and uproarious scenes time to time throughout the piece. However, the big sections alternate with witty sections frequently, and the alternating moments keep the piece interesting.

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Atypical Conversation

8'21"

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