tra[d/ns]itions (2012)

Commission: Composers Conference at Wellesley College

Instrumentation: string quartet

Duration: 8 minutes

Program Information:
tra[d/ns]itions is  a mash-up of two words – traditions and transitions. It is inspired by the vast traditions and historical developments andtransitions of the string quartet genre, from its origins as a Baroque Trio Sonata to its multitude of representations and interpretations today.

Premiere:
July 28 2012 | Susanna Erber + Joe Singer (violins), Laura Staffaroni (viola), Mariko Kunimoto (cello) | Wellesley, MA

Performances:
August 4 2012 | Martin Nass + Mary Lincoln (violins), Scott Smith (viola), Leon Vieland (cello) | Wellesley, MA
October 25 2021 | Vocalise String Quartet | Singapore (2 performances)
October 26 2021 | Vocalise String Quartet | Singapore (2 performances)