Heavy Masks

Heavy Masks for solo cello

by David Klock

Solo Cello

Duration: ca. 3’30”

About This solo explores the topic of toxic masculinity and the facades that men show to the world.

Two themes are introduced initially, followed by a development section that devolves into violent and chaotic forms of the thematic content. Measures 43 – 63 develop the primary theme, where facades are let down and the violence subsides. This is followed by a momentary restatement of the secondary theme and a melancholy hint at the primary theme that is left unfinished at the end.

Texture is of utmost importance in this solo. Liberties may be taken with meter and rhythm, but the performer needs to distinguish between textures throughout this piece. The tenuto marks between measures 3 and 7 must be contrasted with the accents at measures 18 – 20.

The legato in measures 29 – 32 is perforated by the accented double stops that follow. At measure 43, the performer should play as tenderly as possible until measure 64, which stands out as a reiteration of the previous harsh quality. The final three measures should also be gentle in quality.

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