Just Here And Now
Helena Michelson
About this work:
Just Here and Now is cast in three movements and is inspired by the Baroque forms. The energetic first movement bears an introductory quality as the instruments engage in “dialogues” between each other. It is followed by a Largo ushered by an extended passage for solo violin. Here, the tempo indication should be taken in its literal meaning, broad not slow. In this movement I was interested in exploring contrasting textures and the possibilities of instrumentation offered by this particular setup. The piece concludes with the dance-like Allegretto scherzando in triple time. The decidedly anti-nostalgic character of the outer movements offers the clue to the title of the piece.
Year composed: 2003
Duration: 00:10:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Violin, 1 Cello