LCCE Performs Christopher Martin - Bubbles *WORLD PREMIERE*

Christopher Martin - Bubbles WORLD PREMIERE
This piece is inspired by conflicting symbolism of
bubbles. Like many, I associate bubbles with joyful memories of playing with them as a child, and in that sense they represent innocence, playfulness, and
exploration. In certain eras of art, however, they
represented the concept of vanitas; that is,
inevitability of death, fragility of life, and from that, a sense that life is too transient to have meaning. This piece is my exploration of these concurrently
contradictory meanings. Part 1 (Vanitas) references the bursting of bubbles signifying death and the futility of life. Part 2 (Discovery) reflects positive childhood
memories of playing with bubbles, as well as the
confusion and distress the first time a child sees a
bubble disappear. Part 3 (Memento Mori) refers to memento mori, a common feature of vanitas still-life paintings. These are objects placed in artistic
compositions that specifically signify human mortality. - Christopher Martin
Bubbles was composed as part of Left Coast's Pathways Program for student composers.
Musicians:
Anna Presler, violin
Phyllis Kamrin, viola
Leighton Fong, cello
Michel Taddei, double bass
Andrew Friedman, clarinet
Stacey Pelinka, flute
Matilda Hofman, conductor
Program: Pathways: Florence Price Piano Quintet, 31st Season (2023-2024)
Audio and Video: Zach Miley
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A fine performance of a great composition! Writing a musical composition is way harder than you can imagine! Thank you, to all!