SCORE

Musings from Solitude is a piece about being lost in thought. Each movement's material was based off of one of the 6 inventions Alban Berg employed in the final act of his opera, Wozzeck.

I. on Nostalgia...(invention on a key)

With a gentle sadness, one remembers what they wish they never took for granted

II. on Manic Thoughts...(invention on a hexachord)

Hours can be lost worrying over trivial matters, so it is best to not get stuck in a draining loop

III. on Reflection...(invention on theme)

One's past always sits in dialogue with the present; make peace with who you were

IV. on Hurt...(invention on a rhythm)

Nothing stings more than the betrayal of a friend who was trusted at the darkest hour

V. on Rage...(invention on continuous eighth-note movement)

Twisting, crawling, itching; rage consumes all corners of thought

VI. on Loneliness...(invention on a note)

Through loneliness one has a chance to meet who they really are

The performer has the option to read the text aloud before they play each miniature, though it is not required.