I. Inception
II. Refuged
III. The Quarrel
IV. Trepidation
V. Resolve
VI. The Present, Now Past
Completed in January of 1997
Premiered April 29, 1997; The University
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Fine Arts Recital Hall
Duration Approx: 12:00 min.
Copyright © 1997 by Michael G. Sinshack (ASCAP)
Perseverance is a six movement chamber piece for a mixed ensemble consisting of: flute; clarinet; horn; viola; cello; harp; pianoforte; and multiple percussion--two players. The creation of each movement was based on their individual titles; that is, the titles preceded the actual music. Each movement attempts musically to present, define, and interpret these events/emotions as they apply to one's life; they are experienced by all, yet unique to each individual. The work's absolute interpretation is therefore, left to the individual listener.
Instrumentation
Flute
Clarinet in Bb
Horn in F
Viola
Cello
Harp*
Pianoforte
2 Percussion
Percussion list:
Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba, Glockenspiel, Tambourine on a stand, 2 suspended cymbals, China-boy cymbal, D# crotale, 2 tom-toms (Lg, Med), 4 tuned gongs (a,d',e',f'), Med. Tam-tam.
*Harp may be replaced by a synthesizer for practicality
