The Principal Delusion

Description

The Principal Delusion (for marimba orchestra and percussion) (2019) ca. 10′

World Premiere:
April 28, 2019
Soloists: Lucid Duo
Coductor: Shiniti Ueno
Ensemble: Phonix Reflection Marimba Orchestra
Concert hall: National Olympic Memorial Youth Center

The title “The Principle Delusion” in its meaning has to do with confusion in both science and religion
between monotheism and monism. We think always that science is the one with all the correct
answers because it always has some proof inside its equations. That is of course true but not for all.
In one moment we have to realize how science is far away from giving answers and leave us with
more questions.
The piece contains of two movements. The first movement starts with mysterious character with
strong tremolo chords which are collapsing on each other. The second half of this movement changes
the character into more infantile, charming, warm, happy, but also angry, massive and chaotic. It is
kept in fast tempo in linear compositional fashion. The second movement which starts attaca is
continuing the anger in broader context. The whole quartet is very intense with constantly
developing narration and thick texture which is also a big challenge for the performers to keep the
musical ideas clear and bring all the character from it.