Katabasis II is a classical work for strings that bubbles with energy, provided by rhythmic low strings and glittery tremolos. The meandering cellos provide a restrained optimism. This work is part of the classical album ‘The Weight of Air’.
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The Weight of Air – Katabasis I
Katabasis I is a slow, languid classical work for string orchestra – quite dark and textural, with low strings acting as the spine of the work. This work is part of the classical album ‘The Weight of Air’.
The Weight of Air – Anabasis II
Anabasis II is a frenetic classical work for string orchestra. Short, rhythmic violins provide a backdrop for meandering solo strings to explore texture and colour. This work is part of the classical album ‘The Weight of Air’.
The Weight of Air – Anabasis I
Anabasis I is a slow, atmospheric work for strings. It has lots of textural, dissonance harmonies and elements that often feel quite suspenseful and spooky, but sometimes gives way to moments of calm and clarity – but never quite fully resolving. This work is part of the classical album ‘The Weight of Air’.
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