JYOTIS

In Indian philosophy Jyotis means Light.
I've always associated the flute with Light ( as a natural phenomenon and spiritual elevation), not only for the transparency, purity, and beauty of its sound but also because the flute's incantations were the main intermediary between human beings and Gods in all the traditional cultures.

In the 3 sections of my work there are different hypostasis of Light: an incantation- inner prayer ( the pale, timid light rises gradually and becomes burning and imploring), the duality shadow-light ( the light springs out from dark in a frenetic and obsessive dance) and the alternation sacred -profane, with hints at the Byzantine Romanian Church music and the traditional Romanian peasant music ( the sacred, solemn, peaceful and resigned expression alternates with the extrovert, worm and shining light from the diatonic folksongs spirit). Commissioned by Radio France.

“Jyotis” was written for the unique Mario Caroli, as many flute works of mine.