[in]evitable selection

Scored for four strings, [in]evitable selection (2008) is a work that lacks concern with traditional thoughts of what came before and what lies ahead, simply living in the moment. Perhaps not exemplary of Kasprzyk’s music, the piece does however, contain many musical elements (harmonies derived from surroundings, small events of great significance, strict notation with improvisation, etc) typical of his other works. Drawing an intangible parallel between an awareness of one’s surroundings and music inspired by this environment, the piece is much like life. Positive (and negative) changes of various magnitudes can occur in predictable (and less predictable) ways.

Exploring the physicality of the incorporated instruments, the score is constructed to allow the performers some freedom as to the turn of events. The incorporated harmony of this work is based on the molecular frequencies of gasoline’s hydrocarbons and additives (obtained through studies by the National Institute of Standards and Technology). What options exist (yet, are ignored) by our world’s leaders?