Zupko, Ramon
Masques / Nocturnes / Fluxus II
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 1979 Original. "Nocturnes" was written during September and Octorber of 1977, and received its premiere by the Stockmans at the University of Chicago on January 20th, 1978. Although there are six separate peices here they form an entity. Each of them is tied to the others through its timbral, melodic and rhythmic materials, but especially through the harmonic elements, all of which are permutations of a polychordal structure consisting of three major triads a half step apart. The homage to Chopin is apparent throughout, as is the tone-picture quality of each of the pieces.