In this trio for 2 violas and piano there are two contrasting layers that remain unaffected by each other.

The two violas play a soft polyphonic chromatic texture that is always present but never exceeds the dynamic level of mp. They seem to imitate each other, but never in an exact way. They seem to be performing a blurry slow motion dance, always remaining faithful to their timid character.

The piano plays a completely different part. On the one hand there are very energetic fragments, with many sudden dynamic changes and a unpredictable rhythmic structure. On the other hand there are soft chord progressions that blend in with the ever present string sound. The piano also regularly turns to silence, as if it has to recharge for the next eruption of energy.

Viola (2), Piano. Duration: 10-11′