Perseverance (2023)

Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano

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Duration: 8 minutes

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Program Note: 

Perseverance is a musical exploration of the human spirit’s enduring capacity to overcome challenges and obstacles on the journey toward achieving one’s goals. The unstopping ostinato represents the persistence of effort despite hindrances serving as evidence of the human spirit’s unbreakable resilience.

In the climax, the conflict escalates with the music surging in intensity. Amidst the turmoil, ostinato continues and carries fragments of hope.

Perseverance invites listeners to reflect on resilience journeys and to find motivation in the enduring spirit. As we navigate life's challenges, may this music serve as a ray of hope, reminding us that we can overcome obstacles standing in our way with steadfast determination.

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Premiere: Chamber Project St. Louis | December 2 2023 | UMKC White Hall, Kansas City, MO |