Hatzis, Christos: Parlor Music

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Parlor Music for Vibraphone, Clarinet, Violoncello and Piano - 7 Min.; Vibra 2 Mallets

Parlor Music is a dance piece with clear references to Astor Piazzola and mid-twentieth century jazz, among other things. There are two predominant moods in the piece. In the first half there is melancholy and introspection, like with the woman in the beautiful drawing by Louisa Varalta by the same title. Here the dance movement becomes at times almost completely internalized, particularly where the vibraphone with its evocative pitch bends and the accompanying music draw the listener inwards. At other times the soft dance rhythms, instead of drawing the dancer on her feet only help to add to the loneliness and stillness of the moment. In the second half, there is a very short musical ‘invitation’ and the dance suddenly begins. It is still driven by a manic energy rather than pleasure and it ends as abruptly as it began.

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