Wrung and snapt
for solo piano
Length: ca. 7'
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Length: ca. 7'
Availability: PDF available for purchase; orders processed in 1–2 business days.
Program Note
Robert Fleitz commissioned Wrung and snapt for solo piano in the Fall of 2014. I’ve always been daunted by the idea of writing a solo piano piece, and I probably wouldn’t have attempted it if Robert hadn’t asked! I’m so glad he did, though, and I enjoyed the opportunity to compose for such an incredibly talented friend.Although the work is not programmatic, its title comes from a Christina Rossetti poem entitled “Mirage.” The poet uses the phrase “wrung and snapt” to describe a state of sheer emotional exhaustion. These words not only appropriately capture the emotional trajectory of this piece, but also allude to the tensions present within the music and within a physical piano.
Premiere
Commissioned by Robert Fleitz; premiered in 2014.
Recording