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The inspiration of Shimmer! comes from a fascination with the natural
behaviors of light. Physicists have observed the nature of light to function
as a particle and a wave for hundreds of years. This wave-particle duality of
light allows for some spectacular displays in nature, from the stars painted
atop our night sky to the gradient wonders we receive before dawn. I chose to
capture these breathtaking moments using the spectrum of sound colors from
four cellos.
The foundation of the musical material for Shimmer! (2021) comes from an
earlier work - written for string quartet - entitled Sparkle! (2020). One
could view Shimmer! and Sparkle! as siblings to one another, similar in many
ways - both retaining a sense of buoyancy and optimism. Still, each has its
unique voice and musical contributions that reflect growth in my style of
music.
Shimmer! reflects my optimism that has continuously been a beacon of light
during trying times. Shimmer! reminds me that positivity can be a light in
our life in the most natural form. I hope that this work will offer listeners
a moment of reflection to consider what truly makes them shimmer!