Ode to the Evil Patty Hewes

Programme Notes

This composition musically depicts the fictional main character from the TV series Damages. At the time of composing this work, I had just finished watching the first two seasons on Netflix and became deeply intrigued by Patty Hewes, a New York attorney and power broker who will do anything to win her case and get her way. What led me to believe she could be depicted instrumentally was when I visited her Wikipedia page (yes, that’s right—fictional characters have Wikipedia pages). She was described as “ruthless,” “a master manipulator,” and “brilliant.” These traits not only capture her essence but also highlight her multi-faceted and complicated nature. Throughout the piece, the instruments change musical character from movement to movement, but there is always an underlying attempt to convey that this composition is centered on one complex person.

MOVEMENTS:

1. Brilliant – 5:00
2. Ruthless – 4:30
3. Master Manipulator – 5:00

– Frank Horvat