Transfiguration

The definition of transfiguration is “a complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state.” While this word is often used in religious practice, I have taken a more secular approach. For this piece, transfiguration references the musical ideas found in my string quartet, which are repeated and and transformed, beginning dissonant, and gaining clarity at the end.

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Written for the Contemporary Youth Orchestra's principal string players.