SCOTT HILTZIK
Composer ﹒ Pianist ﹒ Educator
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DÉNOUEMENT
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The two movements of Dénouement are cast as two contrasting canvases. Tempestoso has an undercurrent of anxiety. It’s undulating ebb and flow convey a sense of restlessness and searching. Beautiful Heartache, in contrast, uses rich harmonies to express a sense of peaceful resignation. The pulsing, rhythmic patterns convey a steadiness and quality of acceptance.
TRIBUTARIES
"...a captivating work balancing a substantial range of contrast and feeling. Encompassing all that is novel, unique and attractive about American musical tradition, it brings to mind spacious landscapes, scenes of nature, and plenty of serene moments in which to enjoy the view.” -pianist Elina Christova
OF FLAMES AND EMBERS
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A poetic title seemed appropriate for this piece which encompasses the entirety of a romantic relationship. Though the harmonic language is contemporary, the composition is inspired both formally and emotionally by Brahms. Of Flames & Embers was composed in 2005.
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AT THE RECITAL
Duration: 8’30”
Total Pages: 13
(1997)
At The Recital was inspired while attending the piano recitals of my friends at Oberlin. Along with the “Bach” and Beethoven” — this is the only time I’ve ever imitated the work of other composers! — this piece is about the thoughts passing through our minds during a recital and how their appearances change through the filter of whatever music is being listened to.
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OF FLAMES AND EMBERS
Duration: 6'
Total Pages: 8
(2005)
A poetic title seemed appropriate for this piece which encompasses the entirety of a romantic relationship. Though the harmonic language is contemporary, the composition is inspired both formally and emotionally by Brahms. Of Flames & Embers was composed in 2005.
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RAG DOLL
Duration: 3’ 30”
Total Pages: 5
(1996)
I love the elegance and fun of Scott Joplin's ragtime compositions. In composing Rag Doll I set out to create something that Prokofiev or Shostakovich might have written, yet it is to be played with a stronger rhythmic groove. Rag Doll has been arranged for different instruments, though playing it with my modern jazz quartet of piano, electric guitar, bass and drums has been one of the most fun.
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TRIBUTARIES
1. MODERATO
Duration: 19' (Tributaries 1-4)
Total Pages: 9
(2006)
Tributaries are small streams or creeks that join together to create a strongly flowing river that leads to the sea. I was inspired by the sense that in life, in music, and in water, everything is always moving and linked together. Each of the four movements of Tributaries — Moderato, Allegretto, Adagio and Allegro — inhabit a unique sonic world, yet are linked together by this sense of motion.
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