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Work Overview

Time is an ever-enriching, multifaceted concept. Whether time moves, passes, flies over us, heals, is fleeting, or continues - time is a passage through which we find meaning. While some may commonly say that memories fade with the passage of time, it is through intentional acknowledgement and celebration of anniversaries, of time, that we cement a legacy eternal.

This work draws on five phrases (three quotes and two general expressions) about time, taking the listener on a journey of free exploration and contemplation that is open to whether their perspective mirrors, meshes or diverges from mine - finding meaning via either path.

1: 'time moves slowly, but passes quickly' - Alice Walker

2: 'time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind' - Nathaniel Hawthorne

3: 'time is a passage that heals' - general expression

4: 'time is fleeting' - general expression

5: 'time does not pass, it continues' - Marty Rubin

Work Details

Year: 2025

Instrumentation: Piano.

Duration: 10 min.

Difficulty: Advanced

Dedication note: Dedicated to 3MBS Melbourne. Generously commissioned by and dedicated to 3MBS Melbourne 103.5 FM in honour of the Station's 50th Anniversary in 2025.

Commission note: Commissioned by 3MBS Melbourne.. Especially written for pianist Georgina Lewis, a close and frequent collaborator, and dear friend of mine, as well as the Station's

First performance: by Georgina Lewis — 22 Mar 25. 3MBS 50th Anniversary Gala Concert, Hawthorn Arts Centre, Victoria