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I initially had the idea
of exploring either ritenu-
to or accelerando, but not
both together. The second
movement of Bartók’s String
Quartet No.1 was one of my
starting points, as it explores
the concept I was aiming for,
initially. After some further
thinking as well as some in-
itial sketches, I made a final
decision to explore both rite-
nuto and accelerando; due B. Bartók - String Quartet No.1: II. Poco a
to the composition’s nature, poco accelerando all'allegretto
both gradual changes would
contribute greatly.

NOTE
The works of Rachel
Portman on The Duchess
is also a work I looked for,
seeking for inspiration while
writing for strings.

R. Portman - The Duchess