Panta rei (2024) - 5’
commissioned by Avanti! Chamber Orchestra
Programme notes
I was asked a challenging task: to compose a short piece that went through five different emotional states or feelings. Panta rhei is an ancient Greek concept, generally attributed to the pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus. It means "everything flows", expressing that everything in the world and in the human being is constantly changing. I musically tried to elaborate and develop the same idea transmuting it into the emotional sphere, always fading one sentiment into another. Emotions flow like a river current.
Instrumentation
flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, cello and double bass.
Premiere
30/6/2024, Porvoo (Finland), Factory Hall. Performers: Avanti! Chamber Orchestra (dir: Jukka Rantamäki).