Space-time Continuum Pro et Contra is a chamber work written for an ensemble of 13 musicians. The instrumentation of the work is similar to that of a 20th-century chamber symphony (each section of the orchestra is represented by one instrument); the relationship between the instruments is similar to that of a Baroque concerto (harpsichord, Violin I & II, and oboe as solo instruments, with the other nine as accompaniment). The harpsichord functions as an important solo instrument, while also being part of the solo ensemble. The super-traditional style of the work aims for an aesthetic of the spatialisation of time.

The structure of the work is that of a traditional concerto, with three movements in a fast–slow–fast sequence. The thematic material of the first movement embodies exoticism and Baroque style. Contrasting with the dramatic and recitative-like first movement, the second movement is an elegy. The third movement resembles a gramophone playing at an uneven speed, repeatedly skipping its groove. The complex rhythm and irregular phrasing reinforce this impression.

The work seeks to free both time and space from linear movement. It is inspired by the dialogue between European musical language and Oriental musical traditions. The Baroque concerto style merges with the structure of a 20th-century chamber symphony.

Global Engagements：

Association of Performing Arts Professionals

Festival de Música de Morelia