The Energies of Adam – piano quartet

The Energies of Adam (1984) for piano quartet – 19’00”.  I wrote these four movements to honor my thirteen-year-old son.  “Flashy/Exuberant” reflects the cocky energy with which he faced each day.  He was self-confident and sure of himself.  At the same time, he was often “Moody/Melancholy,” able to spend hours in his room brooding over perceived mistreatments.  His sense of humor and mischief is evident in “Wistful/Playful.”  And his determination to succeed on his own terms made “Self-Possessed” the logical finale.  I am happy to say that, as a grown man,  he is now a successful English teacher and soccer coach.

Difficult

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To listen to an excerpt from the Finale click here.