Performed by Elyse Jacobson, violin; John Kastelic viola; Doug Gorkoff, cello; at Vancouver Pro Musica's Sonic Boom Festival, Friday, March 22 in Pyatt Hall. Composed by John Kastelic. The programme note is:

Rush Hour Technique is my second piece inspired by the writings of William S. Burroughs. I wanted to write a piece that showed off the rhythmic skills of my string trio, using a language that is dissonant but idiomatic for strings. Rather then thematic melodies, “rush hour” relies on short rhythmic motives that are developed through repetition and juxtaposition. Harmonies are freely conceived, but centre around C minor and D minor with a particular hexatonic flavour.

Rush Hour Technique - John Kastelic

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