Collide(2024) ~10’

String Quartet

Written for the Attacca Quartet.

In Collide, the string quartet becomes a glitchy machine. Initially inspired by the idea of transforming the quartet into a giant snare drum, each member of the quartet becomes a part of a singular instrument. I was curious about the spatialization within the string quartet and collective pulse and energy. As Attacca and I explored sketches in Spring 2024, the piece evolved into an exploration of comedy, malfunction, collective energy, and hocket.