Vasiliy Antipov Poem, PDF

Vasiliy Antipov's poem is written in a structurally complex form that the author himself has referred to as an 'integrated form.' The seed of this poem, from which the further musical fabric grows, is a complex consisting of a short motif and the accompanying harmony. This complex evolves as the composition develops, taking on characteristics of various forms, including canon and fugue. Thus, as this miniature unfolds over time, it acquires the traits of different musical forms without dwelling on any one for too long. The process of dynamic material evolution is the central principle of this piece's composition. Technically, to perform it, it is necessary to use the thumb of the left hand, similar to how cellists do.