ALEXANDROS DROSOS: ''BRICKS''

‘Bricks’ describes a simple, visual phenomenon. A solid body, constantly being struck by an internal power, suddenly breaks into pieces. On a human level this process could be compared with someone struggling to keep a straight face, not bursting into laughter or tears, but eventually failing to do so. Since there was no particular example, but rather this vague, visual idea that inspired the piece, I came up with the title ‘Bricks’ for 2 reasons: Firstly, a brick would be a perfect example of such a solid body and secondly, bricks are units used to construct walls or buildings, in the same way that this piece is gradually built up. In terms of instrumentation, the wind and brass sections as a whole, describe the solid body. The cello is the power, which stimulates that gradual, internal change, while the timpani adds a descriptive element to the whole process. ‘Bricks’ was awarded the Daryl Runswick Prize in 2009 and was performed by the Trinity College of Music Contemporary Music Group, conducted by Gregory Rose.''
A. Drosos