Factions
Jay Derderian
About this work:
"Factions", like it's title, consists of a main subject, a musical portmanteau. In language, a portmanteau is when two or more words are combined to create a new word, for example "factions" - fact + fiction. In the case of this piece, the main melody (introduced by a solo bassoon in the opening passages) is essentially two separate melodies linked by a common tone - G# (or Ab depending on the context). The over-all form of the piece also reflects this binary quality in mood and pitch centers (or lack thereof in some parts).
"Factions" is divided into seven continuous movements played without pause.
1.) Terra Firma
2.) Fisticuffs, part 1
3.) Fisticuffs, part 2
4.) Becoming...
5.) Violet Crepescule
6.) Two.
7.) Re-intention.
Year composed: 2011
Duration: 00:15:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Piano Trio
Instrumentation: 1 Bassoon, 1 Piano, 1 Violin
Instrumentation notes: Bassoon part may also be played by a cello.