Adam Schoenberg
BOUNCE
Version for Two Pianos (2013)
Score
Duration: ca. 10 minutes
Performance note: Piano II can be played with or without kick drum
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World Premiere: November 6, 2013, Nadia Shpachenko and Kevin Fitz-Gerald, at Cal Poly Pomona
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Program Note
Originally conceived as the first part of a ballet for children, Bounce was co- commissioned by the Aspen Music Festival and School and Los Angeles Philharmonic.
When the commission was finalized in November 2012, my wife and I learned that a new addition to our family would be arriving in late summer. Within minutes of this discovery, the title Bounce came to mind, and I knew that this work would be inspired by first my child.
Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring premiered on May 29, 1913 in Paris. The ballet was originally written for piano four-hands. He was traditionally known for composing at the piano, so this is how he first conceived the work before orchestrating it. In honor of Stravinsky and the centennial of The Rite, I decided to write Bounce for two pianos first, and then orchestrate it.
The piece begins with an introduction to pave way for the dancers as they make their way to the stage. After a chord progression is presented several times, Bounce officially begins with the announcement of an ostinato. In the spirit of Stravinsky, I approached the composition from a block form point of view. The piece moves from ABABCDEBABE, and it is by far the most innocent, happy, and fun work I’ve ever written. It is meant to be light, child-like, and emotionally moving.
With great admiration, a special thank you must be given to both Asadour Santourian and Chad Smith.
Bounce is dedicated to my son, Luca. I know we haven’t met yet, but please know that I already love you, both infinitely and unconditionally. May you enter this world bouncing and soaring with love, creativity, happiness, and curiosity. We will forever be here for you as we watch you grow and become your own person.
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play with the length of each staccato, in order to create more variety and "bounce" between notes (the sound should be light, animated, and playful)
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(play with the length of each staccato, in order to create more variety and "bounce" between notes)
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