Ipos

Instrumentation: flute, oboe, clarinet in B-flat, trumpet in C, trombone, marimba, chimes, tomtoms, bass drum, piano, viola, bass
Duration: 13:44

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Program Notes

"Ipos" draws attention to the unseen and barely perceptible—a whisper of something darker that lingers just out of reach. The piece takes its name from Ipos, a figure in ancient demonology, often described as a powerful entity that bestows confidence and insight while masking hidden darkness beneath the surface. Ipos, sometimes depicted as a lion or a man with angelic wings, embodies the duality of presence: a force that appears benevolent yet harbors an undercurrent of unease.

This composition uncovers the experience of sensing something elusive, a presence that cannot be fully grasped or understood. It reflects moments when you feel the subtle pull of something darker, a feeling that something is amiss.

"Ipos" challenges the listener to embrace the ambiguity of the unknown, to sit with the discomfort of not fully understanding, and to recognize that sometimes, the most profound experiences can remain just beyond our grasp.