Zero Infinity
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Zero Infinity was commissioned in 2005 by Sam Pilafian...Zero and infinity represent powerful adversaries at either end of the realm of numbers that we use in modern science. Yet, zero and infinity are two sides of the same coin --equal …
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Zero Infinity was commissioned in 2005 by Sam Pilafian...Zero and infinity represent powerful adversaries at either end of the realm of numbers that we use in modern science. Yet, zero and infinity are two sides of the same coin --equal and opposite, yin and yang...The piece is in one movement, divided into three sections. Sections one and three are equals in that they both contain rhythmic drive. Second two, however, is the complete opposite of this, being very slow and lyrical. At times, the piece explores the extreme ranges of the tuba, many times stretching the technical limits of conventional tuba writing. The percussion part, which is also very challenging, intensifies the rhythmic energy throughout the piece.