String Trio

Description

Violin, Viola, Cello — The String Trio was written for the Dinosaur Annex in 1980–81. The basic idea of the piece is the relationship of the relatively simple tune, heard in the violin as the piece begins, to its angular and dramatically contrasting accompaniment. The music develops through two minuetlike sections and one quiet variation of the tune, and is brought into focus by two literal returns to the opening: one occurring about a third of the way through the piece (after the first of the “minuets”) and the other arriving at the very end. String Trio is dedicated to the memory of my uncle, Sigmund “Sheik” Kubas. The duration is approximately 12 minutes. For violin, viola & cello. First printing. One movement work, composed for the Dinosaur Annex, and was dedicated to the memory of the composer's uncle, Sigmund Kubas. Duration: ca. 12'. Score, 20 p. and parts.