Format : Reduction
SKU: PR.41541135L
UPC: 680160608805. 11 x 17 inches.
Co-commissioned by 21 university wind symphonies, CONCERTO LOGIC is a 25-minute piano concerto inspired by games of chance, logic, and strategy, both ancient and contemporary. Pann himself has performed as the concerto’s soloist on many occasions. I. Dogs and Jackals (C-minor Fantasy) is an ancient Egyptian game; II. Ernö Rubik’s Magic Cube is a musical depiction of working on Rubik’s Cube until finally, after several days, the last few turns are found and the puzzle is solved; III. Rondo Capriccio: “Rage over a Lost Pawn†(piano solo) is an extended piano cadenza referring to the title of Beethoven’s famous “Rage over a Lost Penny†as well as a game of chess; and IV. Dancing with Caissa honors the patron goddess of chess players.