Torke: Last

Description

• Composer: Michael Torke (1961-)
• Instrumentation: Violin, String Orchestra
• Work: Last (2025)
• Binding:
• Size: 8.9 x 12.0 inches
• Pages: None

Description

Twelve slow, moody compositions for solo violin and strings, that are almost like 2nd movements of violin concertos. The work may be performed in its entirety or in a selection of movements as desired.

Movements:

1. Last Fall
2. Last Winter
3. Last Spring
4. Last Summer
5. Last Year
6. Last Month
7. Last Week
8. Last Night
9. Last Friday
10. Last Thursday
11. Last Wednesday
12. Last Sunday

Instrumentation: solo violin and string orchestra (3.3.3.3.1) A minimum of 13 strings (plus soloist) is required.

Duration: 47″

Program note: The Stoics recommend we live in the present: to fret over the past or stress about the future is counterproductive because these lie beyond our control. But I think there are other ways to respond to the past. We can cherish and even mourn what is no longer present. for me, our past populates our present, whether it be last year, last month, last week, or last Sunday. —Michael Torke