Composer

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Scott Johnson

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Quartet

Compose Date

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1991

'How It Happens' is a contemporary classical composition for string quartet, composed by Scott Johnson. The piece was composed in 2011 and premiered on March 3, 2012, at the Miller Theatre in New York City. The composition consists of four movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "The Illusion of Control," is characterized by its driving rhythms and syncopated melodies. The second movement, "The Persistence of Memory," is more introspective and contemplative, with long, sustained notes and a slower tempo. The third movement, "The Uncertainty Principle," is marked by its use of dissonance and unpredictable harmonies. The final movement, "The Butterfly Effect," is the most energetic and lively of the four, with fast-paced rhythms and intricate melodies. Overall, 'How It Happens' is a complex and thought-provoking composition that explores themes of control, memory, uncertainty, and chaos. Johnson's use of unconventional harmonies and rhythms creates a sense of tension and unpredictability throughout the piece, while the string quartet instrumentation allows for a wide range of expressive possibilities.

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