Scottish Music Centre

Catalogue Item

w21160

TitleJoining the Dots
Contributors Jane Serter (composer)
Composition date2022
Duration (mins)4
Categorykeyboard
InstrumentationPf
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First performed
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Programme NoteTo the initial fragmented single notes, more notes are gradually added. Firstly, this is done in a linear manner, making fragments of melodies.( The pianist should try and give a different character to each of the "melodies") Later, the "filling in" is done by chords at a faster speed. All the notes of the instrument are eventually played - in cluster chords and rapid figurations up and down, ending with a glissando. A more lyrical section then follows. The music ends with both hands far apart at opposite ends of the piano - implying that there has been no "joining" after all!
This work is associated with the following collection items:

  • score [cb45789] [unpublished] awaiting binding More details