String Quartet No.1

This piece was composed by 夏海闻 since May, 2023 and first released in August, 2024

Structure:

    1-15: Introduction  
    16-17: First "Motto" 
    18-90: Exposition   
        18-28: First Theme
        29-64: Second Theme (using material from the introduction)
        65-81: Transition (using the first theme)
        82-90: Third Theme   
    91-142: Episode 1 ("Fugue" + Coda)
    143-148: Second "Motto"
    149-188: Recapitulation (Introduction + Second Theme)
    189-279: Development Section (Theme interpretated with Chinese musical elements)
    280-295: Second "Motto"
    296-334: Episode 2 (Rondo)
    335-344: First "Motto"
    345-348: Coda

There are cross-references between the sections

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I attempt to record the dance of life, where characters take the stage in full regalia, only to be grounded into dust.

I attempt to fill the void with nothingness.

I attempt to capture the trace of fate, listening to its footsteps, witnessing its masterful works, and mocking it within my power.

I attempt to retain the happiness hard-won.

I attempt to provide the ultimate answer.