After experimenting with microtones in his own performance Jahred R. Warkentin sought to write something using his new favoured technique String Quartet No. 1 resembles a slow moving world, where three of the four players don’t have much to say, their pitches move slowly and without much rhythm. As their world carries on one feature instrument takes their turn in a state of outburst. In the first movement the viola is featured playing variations on several motifs mostly along the D string. In the second movement the cello’s tantrum comprises pizzicato strummed chords, very distinct against the slow moving microtonal world of the others. This piece was inspired by the works of Claude Vivier and Giacinto Scelsi.

Premiered at Walter Hall University of Toronto

Performed by
Thea Coburn
Justin Azerrad
Shreya Jha
Christopher Chan

Art by Rachel Vermeer

String Quartet No. 1

This is a revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant John, who faithfully reported everything he saw. This is his report of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and obey what it says, for the time is near. – Rev 1:1-3


premiered at the 3rd annual TILT Composers Collective spring concert at Victoria Chapel at the University of Toronto

Art by Rachel Vermeer

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Classical guitarist turned composer Jahred R. Warkentin incessantly explores new sounds, stories and ideas to write his music. For Warkentin the joy in composition comes from exploration, this can be heard in his music which focuses on a journey rather than a result. Warkentin has studied with James Rolfe and currently studies composition with Christos Hatzis  at the University of Toronto.

Jahred R. Warkentin

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