evanescent : effervescent

String Quartet (vln, vln, vla, vc)

For the 25th Anniversary of the Doelen Kwartet. 2019.

Evanescent,
That is on the point of vanishing or becoming imperceptible. In Mathematics, said of a diminishing quantity: That is at the instant of becoming zero; infinitesimal. That quickly vanishes or passes away; having no permanence. Said of appearances, conditions, impressions, etc.
Effervescent,
That is in a state of bubbling heat.
That has the property of rising in bubbles.


Premiered by the Doelen Kwartet at the Doelen’s ‘Red Sofa’ 10-year anniversary concert.

Recording by Olger Star