A BREATH IN THE VOID
– to capture a breath that is indeed another, a breath of nothing, a breeze in the divine, a wind that transcends the earthly.
- to embrace a breath that is truly an otherworldly whisper.

Six movements for violin and piano: 
1) Song is Existence
2) Timeless Beauty
3) Fluidity of Time
4) A Breath in the Void
5) Being
6) A Different Breath

In the realm of musical creation inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke's evocative poem Ein Gott vermags, my composition embarks on a sonic exploration of the profound themes articulated by the poet. The chosen title encapsulates the essence of the musical endeavour – a breath that resonates with a different quality, a whisper that transcends the ordinary. 

Premiere by Rikke Sandberg and Kirstine Schneider at Nordisk Kammermusikfestival, Hillerød, July 23, 2024. Album release, September 26, 2025. Commissioned by and dedicated to Rikke Sandberg og Kirstine Schneider.
 

Supported by: Koda Culture.
 

The interplay between the violin and piano mirrors the intricate dance of conflicting emotions and existential questions posed by Rilke. The violin's narrow path and the piano's expansive resonance symbolize the “crossroads of heart paths, where no temple stands” for a singular truth.

Structurally, the composition mirrors the fluidity of time, echoing Rilke's inquiry into when the Earth and stars turn their gaze upon our existence. Tension and release become the musical embodiment of the ever-changing nature of our being, as expressed in the poet's verses.

Link:

https://orcd.co/abreathinthevoid