FANATIC

• scherzo for violin and piano

• completed 2010

• 10 minutes

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  • $20.00 US, score and part 

PROGRAM NOTE

FANATIC is a scherzo for violin and piano that serves as a warning against the dangers of tribalism in society. The piece is characterized by its virtuosic demands on both performers, with intricate and fast-paced passages for the violin and virtuosic displays of technical prowess for the piano. The music is both energetic and playful, yet it also carries a deep message about the importance of unity and understanding in a world where division and animosity can too easily take hold. Through its intricate musical language and virtuosic demands, FANATIC encourages listeners to think about the impact of tribalism on their communities and to work towards a more harmonious and inclusive world.

FANATIC was commissioned by violinist Alicia Choi and premiered in the C. Michael Paul Hall at the Juilliard School in 2010.

-Stephen Cabell