Vision

Vision is a work for piano trio that explores the different emotions of the year 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. The three movements, “Together,” “Dies Irae,” and “Chaos” depict how the year went for many people (particularly Americans), especially within the first few months of the pandemic. “Together,” based on the common phrase “we’re all in this together,” is about grief over lost people, time, experiences, and normality, but it also contains hope that everything will go back to normal. The severity of the situation sets in more with the second movement, “Dies Irae.” Based on the Gregorian chant of the same name, this movement mourns the deaths around the world, much like the Requiem. The Dorian mode and ending on an extended and open chord makes the piece feel almost other-worldly, much like how people felt in this time. Finally, the last movement, “Chaos,” depicts the frustration, anger, and impatience in many aspects of the year 2020, such as the pandemic, social issues, and politics. This movement is a dizzying rondo with several different pitch collections. Overall, Vision depicts the hardship, grief, perseverance, and unrest during the COVID-19 pandemic.