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Sonata in Retrospect III. Presto

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ElectroBloom concludes with a piano sonata that acts as an epilogue to the narrative. Composed over the summer of 2016-2017, it uses the Classical sonata form in all three movements. The primary themes were composed using a variation of the Japanese Insen scale.

III. Presto

The final movement of Sonata in Retrospect launches into a rapid succession of semi-quaver notes followed by a dizzying hemiola, setting the tone for the presto. The Insen scale on D returns for the exposition and the presto’s structure mirrors that of the allegro. Unrelenting in its speed, the syncopated theme established in the first subject is modulated into the dominant key area during the transition. A repetitive, semi quaver accompaniment is employed by the left hand during the second subject, creating a hypnotic 6/8 pulse. The exposition finishes in similar fashion to the allegro, with a pointed cadence and additional Insen scale traveling up the piano.

The start of the development sees the semi-quaver, hemiola phrase begin with a shift in tonality. The minor intervals of the Insen scale have been transposed into a Lydian augmented scale, creating an effect similar to that of a parallel major shift. From here the development undergoes several modulations and introduces a new theme before sailing into the recapitulation. In contrast to the two previous movements, the presto’s final measures ends with a roaring figure, drawing Sonata in Retrospect to a close.

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from Electrobloom, released October 4, 2017
Composer: Lucy Kong

Piano: Lucy Kong

Sound Engineer: Lucy Kong
Mastering: Jay Janus
Executive Producer: Cameron Lam

Cover Art: Robyn Yeoman
Graphic Design: Luke Adrian Moseley

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Lucy Kong Sydney, Australia

Lucy Kong is an experienced composer in a diverse array of styles. Among others she has worked with; J-Pop producer HΛL, Post Black Metal band Germ, game company Black Gull Studios and of course Art Music production company, Kammerklang.

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