Goodbyes, Emotional Contrast, and Maslanka 4
Goodbyes, Emotional Contrast, and Maslanka 4
On May 1st 2022 I said some tearful goodbyes to an immense teacher and a number of amazing colleagues. Before our final concert together, I reflected on the power of one of my favorite composers, and how, when he passed away in 2017, I wasn't capable of grieving in an emotionally accessible way, but this performance allowed me a second chance. In this episode I reflect on the power of emotional contrast, how it is rooted in our humanity mentally, physiologically, and spiritually, and how that is showcased by the great works in classical music but especially a work I have come to know very intimately--David Maslanka's Symphony No. 4.