Workout

 

four pianos (3')

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I composed Workout in 2007 and it's the earliest piece I've assigned an opus number. It's a single-movement toccata that can be performed with four acoustic pianos or full-size digital keyboards.

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The piece is a raucous, rapid ride with frequent changes of meter, register and volume. The work is through-composed, so doesn't repeat any musical themes or ideas, but instead pursues a relentless trajectory of forward momentum.