In this work, the elements of a classical string quartet are fragmented like the polished stone of a mosaic. 

The piece is in two large movements (or panels) separated by a pause, but fragments of a lively and playful “sonata movement,” a lyrical slow movement and a fast, energetic rondo constantly interrupt each other, creating a mercurial and unexpected sequence of events. 

The first panel features the exposition and development of the D-major “sonata movement” interspersed with the B-major slow movement; the second panel combines the recapitulation of the sonata with elements of the rondo. Both panels begin with corresponding slow, atonal introductions, and both include a short lively movement not otherwise heard, at crucial central points. 

Mosaic in Two Panels is dedicated to the composer's wife, Severine Neff.
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released September 8, 2017 

Music by Joel Feigin, performed by the Ciompi Quartet of Duke University 

Eric Pritchard and Hsiao-mei Ku, violins 
Jonathan Bagg, viola 
Fred Raimi, cello 

Recorded by Opus 1 Mobile Recording in Santa Barbara, CA 
Barbara Hirsch, recording engineer and editor 

Cover art by Gaby Goldberg

Joel Feigin

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