Hall-Apocalyptic Etude-M

Apocalyptic Etude by Dave Hall was composed and premiered in the fall of 2009 at the University of North Texas. The title is meant to reflect the predominantly dark harmonies as well as the virtuosic and technical nature of the piece. This piece is inspired by a combination of composers, most notably Beethoven, Chopin, Thelonious Monk, and Wayne Shorter. Though the composer doesn't purposely try to evoke or quote a specific composer or period, the fusion of classical and modern soloistic idioms and harmonies is evident in the piece.