Titan's Depths for Solo Cello
Titan's Depths for Solo Cello
Titan's Depths for solo cello is in three movements:
I. Lament of Lakes and Seas (Andantino con l'anima)
II. Methanian Dance (Allegro scherzando)
III. Depths of Kraken Mare (Adagio solitario)
The piece is an emotional response imagining Saturn's moon—its beauty,
its mystery, and its loneliness, lonely in the sense that it mimics so much
that is earthly-familiar, yet ultimately completely alien.
The first movement should be played freely, dramatically, and melodically
expressive. The second movement dance is vigorous and rhythmic. The low
arpeggios when played at tempo should sound chordal. The pizzicati can have
some degree of snap if desired. The last movement should be atmospheric.
The high artificial harmonics should sound distant, but also clear. The cantabile
and appassionata phrases should be sound closer and warmer. The flautando e
rubato section should be played freely, with a sense of breath between the
phrases.