Kinetic Portrait No. 2
Michael Hopkins
About this work:
This piece was premiered in 1997. It begins with a slow Agadio introduction that features a four-note motive B-C-F-G. This motive becomes the basis for all the melodic and harmonic ideas in the piece. The Allegro that follows features ostinato patterns working together in various durations.
Year composed: 1996
Duration: 00:09:24
Ensemble type: Orchestra:String Orchestra
Instrumentation: 1 Strings (General)
Instrumentation notes: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass