On My Way for Violin & Cello - Hirono Borter
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On My Way (2022) is Hirono’s most recent work and incorporates several traits from Brazilian folk traditions. Structurally, the work is closely related to the choro in its five-part form (ABACA) whereby the opening melodic material (stated in the cello part) returns both in the body of the work and at its conclusion. Similarly, the prevalent use of both dotted “skipping” rhythms and 16th note passages gives the work its buoyant and forward-moving feeling. And while the compositional aspects of form and rhythm are borrowed from older traditions, the harmonies are more closely related to modern expressions of the style, influenced particularly by the works of Heitor Villa-Lobos, and the melodic lines employ a sense of freedom popularized by 20th-century writers of the genre.
Since this work, like all purely-instrumental genres, is absent lyrics, the title “On My Way” is offered as one possible narrative to enjoy the musical arc of the piece. Those three simple words are communicated daily by many to notify loved ones of the conclusion of the workday and the upcoming commute home; the listener can envision a twilight stroll at the opening, with gentle golden rays of light warming up the world around us as we transit. The contrasting middle sections are highly dramatic, reflecting the liveliness of outdoor activities that accompany summer evenings: warm nights filled with families interacting, music-making, and perhaps an occasional burst of unexpected rain that sends everyone scurrying indoors for brief moments. The final return of the relaxed opening material reflects the slow winding-down of the day as, inevitably, energy is exhausted as we make way for rest.