Euphonics

The harmonic language for this piece emerged as I discovered the concept of “hexatonic cycles” while reading Richard Cohn’s book, Audacious Euphony.  These hexatonic cycles are collections of regular triads that are able to seamlessly morph into one another while defying traditional diatonic harmony.  I explore this concept of voice-leading in the second movement, while the first movement features contrapuntal and chorale-style writing.