Composed by Roger Julia Satorra. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau (BO.B.3518).
I have always been fascinated by the moment between the striking of a match on its box and the slight explosion as it ignites. At that moment the match has technically been lit since it has been struck but the flame still has not appeared. It is a very brief moment of contained but terrific force.
In this work I wanted to express this brief period of time during which nothing happens but nevertheless is filled with energy. The imminent explosion awaits the match that has just been lighted.
