ɒiяɒM ɘvA
Mario Silva
2009
Written for two violins
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”The melody from Ave Maria is played by two violinists simultaneously. One plays the melody forwards; the other, backwards. The resulting dialogue represents the nature of humanity. Human interactions are often tumultuous and troubled, but people's capacity for compassion can allow them to connect emotionally. This tension is mirrored by the music's persistent dissonance, which is also punctuated by infrequent moments of harmony.” -Mario Silva