The Resolve

Programme Notes

A facet of society that I admire immensely is athletes. I am a sports junkie! I can’t get enough of watching sports like hockey, soccer, and tennis, to name just a few. Then there are the Olympics, which showcase many tests of endurance that I find particularly intriguing.

The Resolve depicts the act of pushing the human body to its physical limit in pursuit of a goal. The nature of the rhythmic patterns emulates how an athlete’s body can work like a machine during physical activity. The repetitive motion of body parts, the pounding pulsation of the heart, and the beat created by the sound of feet hitting concrete were all influences for the musical material.

Performing The Resolve is a physical endeavor in itself. For me, the union of physical activity and music combines two pursuits that stimulate me profoundly—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

– Frank Horvat