Sea-Change
For Pierrot Ensemble with Percussion
“Any system, once set into motion, has a tendency to remain in motion, a phenomenon known as inertia. This means that the system will continue to move, even if the force that started its motion is removed.
“A large system will require a large force to begin moving, and may move quite slowly, but will continue long after the initial force has stopped.
It is estimated that human activities have already committed Earth to a sea-level rise of approximately 2.3 meters per degree centigrade of global temperature rise over the next 2,000 years.”
Written in 2019, this work addresses the climate crisis, and specifically the threat of rising sea levels. The harmonic language of the piece is built around mirrored harmonies, with the point of reflection slowly rising throughout the piece, representing rising water levels. The music also moves from a very peaceful unmetered opening through a more active middle section, and finally to a chaotic ending featuring multiphonics and other noise effects. The text is spoken by various performers as well as the conductor.
for information on obtaining sheet music, please contact me at WalkerWilliamsMusic@gmail.com
For Pierrot Ensemble with Percussion
“Any system, once set into motion, has a tendency to remain in motion, a phenomenon known as inertia. This means that the system will continue to move, even if the force that started its motion is removed.
“A large system will require a large force to begin moving, and may move quite slowly, but will continue long after the initial force has stopped.
It is estimated that human activities have already committed Earth to a sea-level rise of approximately 2.3 meters per degree centigrade of global temperature rise over the next 2,000 years.”
Written in 2019, this work addresses the climate crisis, and specifically the threat of rising sea levels. The harmonic language of the piece is built around mirrored harmonies, with the point of reflection slowly rising throughout the piece, representing rising water levels. The music also moves from a very peaceful unmetered opening through a more active middle section, and finally to a chaotic ending featuring multiphonics and other noise effects. The text is spoken by various performers as well as the conductor.
for information on obtaining sheet music, please contact me at WalkerWilliamsMusic@gmail.com