descripção
Lies About Lies is a study in harmonic instability and contrapuntal deception for string orchestra. The work navigates a shifting tonal landscape, beginning in the somber depths of E Minor before modulating through B Minor and settling into a final F# Minor section. This professional-grade score offers ensembles a compelling exploration of texture and mood, balancing technical precision with deep emotional resonance.
The title refers to the masking effect of the counterpoint where individual voices contradict or obscure one another, leaving the listener to find the truth within the texture. This thematic depth is punctuated by the work's final deception: while the final key change establishes F# Minor, the piece concludes on a resonant, unresolved G# Minor chord. This haunting conclusion provides a sophisticated alternative to standard resolutions, making it an ideal choice for contemporary concert programming.
Designed with the modern performer in mind, the score features clear, meticulous notation and intentional dynamic layering. From the delicate, breathing passages of the opening to the sustained fortissimo climax, the work provides an excellent vehicle for showcasing an ensemble's expressive range and rhythmic cohesion.
The composition is through-composed and performed as a single continuous movement with no formal gaps between sections:
I. Andante moderato (72 BPM)
II. L'istesso tempo (52 BPM)
III. Maestoso (52 BPM)
Full score video:
https://youtu.be/LRemmD9YQJw