To Cope and Manage

Programme Notes

According to the United Kingdom’s Mental Health Foundation, one of the key pillars of good mental health is the “ability to cope with and manage change and uncertainty.” What resonates with me about this definition is its deliberate avoidance of the word “happy.” Don’t get me wrong—happiness is important, and it’s a natural aspiration. But life often presents us with situations where happiness feels elusive or even unrealistic. True success in life, I believe, lies in our ability to persevere through the challenges we face. This composition celebrates the notion that the capacity to cope, adapt, and manage uncertainty is just as vital as the pursuit of happiness.

– Frank Horvat