Description
DESTINY was written October- November 1998. It is a dramatic exciting piece in four sections.
The main theme introduced in the first section, is a twelve tone row representing the 12 months of the year against a quaver motive - as heartbeat. It is repeated in different ways, not only rhythmic, but also in mirror reflection and as a semi-quaver motive.
A tonal motive is repeated against the 12-tone tune.
The title “Destiny “ seemed appropriate for this idea.
Although the work has a dramatic character, it should also convey the attitude that determination and resolution can determine one’s Destiny.
The third section dissolves into a dramatic rhythmic conversation between percussion and strings before returning to the opening themes. The piece ends with the calling of trumpets and trombones.