Suite of Contrasts, Op. 75 (Crossland)
Movements
i Summer Rain, ii Catch & Grab, iii Study in a Bach Prelude, iv Mesmeric, v Hommage Bartók-nak
Notes
This suite lives up to its title — a kaleidoscope of moods, textures, and styles. Summer Rain opens with shimmering delicacy, while Catch & Grab brings playful rhythmic energy. Study in a Bach Prelude bridges centuries again, weaving Bach-inspired motifs into modern harmonic language. Mesmeric lingers in hypnotic stillness before the exuberant finale, Hommage Bartók-nak, pays spirited tribute to Bartók’s rhythmic drive and folk-inflected harmonies. Together, the movements form a vibrant journey through contrast and character — a fitting close to the recital.
