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Runes

violin, clarinet and piano

Runes (2004), for violin, clarinet and piano—a formation famously employed by composers such as Bartók, Stravinsky, Milhaud, and Sculthorpe—is cast in three contrasting movements.

  • The first movement is entirely constructed upon a sequence of seven chords, which serve as a harmonic framework for a series of variations. These are strikingly diverse in character, revealing a wide expressive range while maintaining coherence through the underlying progression.
  • The second movement is based on an ostinato, over which various melodies are superimposed. This ostinato is not confined to one instrument: it is passed between the players, altered and coloured in multiple ways throughout the movement. The conclusion is ethereal, dissolving into a hushed and suspended atmosphere.
  • The final movement, marked by a highly rhythmic 7/8 metre, is a breathless race. Short, easily recognisable motifs are looped, exchanged between instruments, layered, and subjected to rapid modulations, all culminating in a brilliant and energetic coda.

Runes is a vivid and compelling addition to the repertoire for this instrumental trio, balancing structural rigour with vibrant and contrasting musical expression.

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