5 Momenti Mobile

Program Note

Originally composed in 2013, the work’s first four movements are a recomposition of the solo accordion works Passing (2011–2012) and Menuetto (2008/2014), while the fifth movement is new. The work utilizes the “mobile” technique, where independent musical layers – each with distinct tempos and styles – are combined through a sequence of major thirds.

The first and third movements are characterized by quickly repeating notes, small motives, and fast patterns, creating a dense and energetic texture. In contrast, the second movement, Andante con dolore sostenuto, conveys a sense of tranquility. The fourth movement (Menuetto) and the fifth movement (Finale) conclude the work, as the whole unfolds in a unified form.

Movements

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Martin Lohse

Programnote

Værket blev oprindeligt komponeret i 2013, og de første fire satser er en omkomponering af soloværkerne Passing (2011–2012) og Menuetto (2008/2014) for solo akkordeon, mens den femte sats er ny. Værket benytter “mobile”-teknikken, hvor uafhængige musikalske lag med individuelle tempi og stilarter kombineres i en sekvens af store tertser.

Første og tredje sats er præget af hurtige tonerepetitioner, små motiver og hurtige mønstre, der skaber en tæt og energisk tekstur. Som kontrast hertil står anden sats, Andante con dolore sostenuto, der formidler en følelse af ro. Fjerde sats (Menuetto) og femte sats (Finale) afrunder værket, så det hele udfolder sig i en overordnet, forenet form.

Martin Lohse

Available versions

• 5 Momenti Mobile for accordion duo and piano trio (2013) [2 acc, vn, vc, pno]
  dedicated to MYTHOS
• 5 Momenti Mobile for cello and piano (2013) [vc, pno]
• 5 Momenti Mobile for accordion and piano quartet (2013/2019) [acc, vn, va, vc, pno]
  dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen and the Lohse Quartet
• 5 Momenti Mobile for accordion duo (2013/2026) [2 acc]