String Quartet, 14m
I.
3m30s
Download (free): .mp3 (4.8MB) .m4a (19.6MB) .flac (19.3MB)
Jonathan Chu and Shannon Thomas, Violins; Whitney Bullock, Viola; Jay Tilton, Cello
II.
7m
No recording of mvt. II is available.
III.
3m30s
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Lucas Scalamonga and Maria Romero, Violins; Colin Meinecke, Viola; Cara Stroud, Cello
My first string quartet came about because of what will probably turn out to be a lifelong fascination with the fugue. While none of the movements is in strict fugue form, each explores elements of contrapuntal writing in novel ways that nonetheless respect fugal tradition. Expressive throughout, this remains one of my more popular pieces.
Incidentally, the photograph of the watch used in the banner at the top of this page was taken by my father, Tom Seymour.
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello