George Flynn's 'Trinity' does not adhere to recognized 20th-century compositional systems or pre-compositional plans, yet it is traditionally notated and uses motivic ideas and pitch class collections for coherence.
Composition History
The work 'Trinity' is comprised of three pieces: 'Wound' (1968), 'Kanal' (1976), and 'Salvage' (1993), spanning 25 years in its completion.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Many of George Flynn's works reflect extra-musical interests, such as the Vietnam experience or exploring images of America.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The pieces 'Kanal' and 'Wound' respond to 20th-century violence, specifically World War II in Poland and the Vietnam War, while 'Salvage' seeks reconciliation.
Compositional Technique
The sonic shape of 'Trinity' is formed by two textural arches ('Kanal' and 'Salvage') surrounding three 'spikes' ('Wound').
Performer Biography
Fredrik Ullén, the pianist, is known for his large repertoire including complex and demanding works, and has received numerous prestigious awards for his solo CDs.
Composer Biography
George Flynn, the composer, headed the Department of Composition at DePaul University's School of Music in Chicago from 1977 to 2001.
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