February 2017 Music by Alex Nikiporenko

This music, composed in February 2017, is constructed from chords, textures and melodic patterns. A three-note motif, initially played by the clarinet, is harmonised in two kinds of alternating sections – one still and tactile, the other monumental and static. The character of the latter section eventually becomes expressive and flowing.

February 2017 Music was written for George Sleightholme, Emma Welton and Alex Wilson and premiered at the 840: New Music for Clarinet, Violin and Piano on 25/03/2017.