A Short Story

First performance:
The Benyounes Quartet
St Eanswythe's Church, Folkestone
10th October 2020

Duration:
9 minutes

Video Link:
vimeo.com/485418094

Image:
Mick Williamson

Programme note:
With characteristic economy and deft sleight of hand, cryptic allusions can be answered by the borderline gruff. Among the gentler collisions, a beautifully plotted viola line at the start is briefly partnered with glassy string harmonics. A mere moment becomes centre-stage two minutes later, where these harmonics are in splendid isolation. They also conclude the piece.

Morgan Hayes