Summer Fever for Vibraphone and Cello

Final Breath for Percussion Trio

C’est La Vie (2021) encapsulates a severe trial into which two people are brought and one is left to walk. Written for Vibraphone, Cello, and Piano, this piece demonstrates extreme highs and extreme lows through the process of severe lament. Each movement features selections of music from composers and artists from the 20th and 21st centuries, all of which undergo heavy manipulation and alteration in conveying what has taken place. This piece follows a thematic structure outlined in the Psalms, specifically chapters 120 through 134. The Psalms of Ascent, which, grouped in threes, present cyclical themes of problem, promise, and peace. 

I. Le Debut - Falling Out
II. Le Milieu - Holding On
III. C'est Fini - Letting Go

Performers:
Ariadne Antipa, Piano
Liam Maliner, Cello
Jacob Ottmer, Vibraphone

Jacob Ottmer

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