The Other Waltz

Anders K.

• Artist Statement

  When I composed this piece, I was listening to a lot of waltzes and Shostakovich. You can hear clear influences from both of those, with the signature waltz rhythm that persists throughout the main theme as well as in some passages with very clear Shostakovich-esque styles. I was very inspired in particular by Shostakovich’s 8th string quartet, which I was rehearsing at the time. The piece was performed by the Friction Quartet (Otis Harriel, violin; Theo Epsy, violin; Mitso Floor, viola; Doug Machiz, cello) at the 2023 MTAC State Convention.

• Creative Statement

  The expression of ideas and/or emotions in some form that doesn't necessarily have an objective meaning.