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Norris writes: “Amato creates a space in which the full harmonic gamut – from the opening C major chord to dense tone-clusters – can be accommodated. The effect is that of a gradual ‘unfurling’, an ‘opening up’ of the piano’s acoustic resonances.”
He completes his programme note with a quote from Chilean poet Pablo Neruda: “Es tan corto el amor, y tan largo el olvido” ... “Love is so short and oblivion so long”.
Performed by pianist Gabriela Glapska at her recital 'Tiraki' at the ISCM World New Music Days, University of Auckland Music Theatre, 26 August 2022.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer, engineer: Tim Dodd
