COMPOSER

Growing Clay, commissioned by the Associació Cultural Rodamúsic and Rodamúsic Composers Residency, is a work dedicated to and first performed by the 4Sonora string quartet. This composition vividly embodies transformation and evolution, drawing inspiration from the malleable nature of clay and the vibrant culture of Potríes, Valencia.

In this piece, clay represents not just a material but a metaphor for musical creation. The humble yet boundless potential of clay, which is shaped and evolved into artifacts of beauty and utility, mirrors the development of musical ideas through variations, transformations, and repetitions. This process results in a cohesive and profound artistic expression.

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Potríes, celebrated for its deep agricultural roots and traditional ceramics and pottery, enriches this narrative. The town's heritage of transforming raw earth into cherished objects parallels the composer's ambition of shaping sound into a narrative that resonates with themes of growth and transformation. The textures, colors, and patterns of Potríes' landscapes and ceramics are intricately woven into the musical textures and motifs of the piece, offering listeners a multisensory journey through sound.

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The premiere performance by 4Sonora took place at the Potries Music Festival on May 26, 2024, encapsulating about 10 minutes of music that speaks to both personal and communal evolution.