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"Momenti intimi" for Cello and Piano by Boris Kosak
"With the keys and with the bow, nice and slow ..."
In these 36 one-minute pieces for cello and piano, erotic and musical themes are "paired off" in an
entertaining way. Stylistically, the pieces are a well-balanced mix of the classical and the modern. Due
to a strong seductive quality, they are not suitable for minors.
Book I
01 Preludio ad libidum
The title of this piece initially alludes to the usual meaning of “ad libitum,” but the play on words quickly
transforms the innocent “at one’s pleasure” into the enticing world of desire. Instead of the usual C
Major, the composition starts in F Major, and thus discreetly implies the so-called F-word.
02 Sin-copas
Syncopations are rhythmic shifts that stress unaccented beats, thereby producing tension or excitement.
Here they are used to emphasize the sinful nature of seduction. In conjunction with "copas" (Spanish for
"glass") it is clear what kind of enjoyment the next hour is promising. A Baroque flair of longing and
passion helps to establish the grandeur of the image.
03 Mani glissandi
"Gliding hands" plays with the musical term “glissando,” which means a continuous, rather than stepwise, change in pitch. When the seducer’s hands become overly impertinent, they receive an audibly
light slap not meant in a serious way. And so, the game continues...
04 Major seduction
"The great seduction" could also be translated as "seduction in major.” It is an unrestrained
intensification of the previous mood, a kind of a large-scale offensive. The “fortress” must fall sooner or
later!
05 French Keys
The romantic and slightly melancholic piece evokes the French “chanson” as well as the French kiss.
06 Carpe dièse
The call of Horace "to seize the day" (or literally "to pick up" in the sense of “to gather”) was the subject
of a small correction here: "dièse," which stands for the sharp sign. Some subtle differences in the
melody can be detected here. Through the constant repetitions, the music acquires an imploring
character.
07 Tira-mi-dessous
The struggle with the (oh, so often!) disobedient piece of lingerie evolves in a tarantella rhythm - a
traditional, vivacious dance from Italy, the country to which we owe tiramisu (Italian for "pull me up").
08 Tango de tanga
Not only does the tiniest piece of clothing have its followers in Argentina, but the passionate “tango
argentino” relates perfectly to this musical explosion of emotions.
09 String habanera
The Cuban habanera, which originated in the sinful city of Havana, has the reputation of the ideal
embodiment of love in a dance. The string symbolizes the narrowest part of the thong, underscoring the
delightfully skimpy material from which it is made. No wonder emotions are overflowing!
10 À bas la basse
"Down with the bass" or "with the stockings" is the motto here, the word "bas" meaning stockings. The
latter is rolled down with impatience, until all obstacles to the bodily union are removed.
11 Amour plat-tonique
The term "platonic love" contains the word "plat," French for the musical flat sign, or simply flat, implying
that a flat plane is a prerequisite for the emergence of all things sublime. The piece is mostly played by
the piano, and the final dynamic instruction is Italian for both “soft” and "flat.” The tonic, the harmonic
center of a key, forms a stable basis for the musical matter, thus creating a nice pun.
12 Contrappunto 69
Counterpoint is a compositional technique where at least two equal and independent melodies sound
simultaneously. In one particular variant, referred to as retrograde or cancrizans (from Medieval Latin
“cancer”, “crab”), the same tune is played forward in one voice, backwards in the other. A clear
correlation can be perceived with the sexual 69 position. Interestingly, the pictorial representation of the
cancer zodiac sign also bears the appearance of 69.
Book II
13 Flautando fragile
The title can be translated as “playing tenderly like a flute.” A melodic allusion to the famous flute solo
from the ballet scene "Dance of the Blessed Spirits" (from the opera "Orpheus and Eurydice" by C. W.
Gluck) evokes images of Elysium, the Greek paradise.
14 Dominant tune
The dominant note is the fifth degree of a scale, and the harmonic function of chords is based upon it.
The dominant, which lies five steps above the tonic and generates the most harmonic tension and
instability, requires a resolution to the tonic. Here, the “tune” can refer to both melody and harmonic
shading, the latter being unmistakably dominant, making this a finely tuned union with just the right
mood.
15 Solo carne-vale
"Only flesh counts" is the motto of the carnival, where bodily pleasures are lauded. The famous tune
"Viva Colonia" cannot be overlooked here, as well as certain allusions to music of the past, including that
of Beethoven and Mozart, disguised in the style of a masquerade.
16 Cantus firmus
In the music of the late Middle Ages, it was common for the tenor voice (from the Latin "tenere," to
"hold") to continuously repeat the main theme while the other voices sang the melody around it. Hence
the term "fixed melody" from where the title is acquired. Often the melody in the tenor was stretched in
value to the extreme, forming a majestic, dignified base for the duration of the musical experience.
Where size matters not, strength does.
17 Moderato preservato
"Moderately preserved" refers to the need for prevention done in a loving manner. As a result,
enthusiasm becomes more contained, but better safe than sorry.
18 Simple Moves
In this piece, the melody plays around the Flea Waltz, known in some countries as the "Cat Polka,"
"Chops" or "Dog Waltz." This easy piece is so comfortable that everyone can repeat it with very little
effort.
19 Jeu de lit joli
"A beautiful bed game" has the character of a gentle Baroque “pas de deux” - a ballet scene for two
dancers. The most beautiful game is always that in which both sides win.
20 Allegro con moto
The title refers to a common tempo marking meaning "quickly, with movement," whereas originally
"allegro" meant "happily." Full of wit, enthusiasm and drive, the piece has the distinct character of a
scherzo.
21 Duophonia con vibrato
"Togetherness full of swing" (or vibration) is imbued with gentle tones expressing affection put into
practice.
22 Sutra da cama
"Sutra" means "thread" or "chain" in Sanskrit, and is usually a memorable teaching text in verses. It is
spoken and repeated several times, with the aim that the spirit of teaching comes over to the chanting
person. "Cama" in Spanish stands for "bed," thus removing any doubt as to what type of teaching is
intended here.
23 Accordi tenuti
A short break can be beneficial to a love match: no need to rush! Hence the title "halted chords" or
“warm-hearted being together": "ad cor" means "in the heart."
24 G-pointillismus
This post-impressionistic pointillism is a relatively new genre, the search for the fabulous G-point being a
long-standing tradition. In any case, those who seek shall find!
Book III
25 One minute stand
Even a single minute can reveal eternity if you know how to empathize.
26 Crescendo con speranza
"Continuously growing hope" is full of energy and confidence in the near future.
27 Coitus sostenuto
Here we deal with the coitus interruptus, the "interrupted sexual intercourse," which could be translated
in music as the so-called deceptive cadence in which the dominant fails to resolve to the tonic and
deviates to the sixth degree (submediant) instead. The aesthetic effect is the same: a sequel is highly
desirable.
28 Fingered Bass
Written correctly it would have been "figured bass" also known as "basso continuo" - a Baroque
compositional technique in which the bass forms the harmonic foundation and the chords are simply
annotated with numbers. The exact execution of the chords is left up to the player. By adding "fingered,"
we hint at a very special love technique.
29 Ancora una volta
"One more round" has significant influence of Latin American rhythms, mainly from the Dominican
merengue.
30 La donna è mobile
When “the lady is on the move,” it brings indescribable benefits. Careful listening will reveal the famous
aria from Verdi's "Rigoletto."
31 Stretta stringendo
In a fugue, stretta is the place where the main subject is played simultaneously by different voices with
only slight time shifts in the openings.
32 Tutti registri
Shortly before the climax, all expressive “registers” or “stops” are pulled.
33 Cadenza celeste
A musical cadence is played by one or more soloists, often improvised or written independently from the
rest of the composition. "Celeste" means "heavenly" and refers to the highly ecstatic character of the
music.
34 Fontana fulminante alla Respighi
The famous “Fountains of Rome” were the subject of a symphonic poem by Respighi. Its human
counterpart is no less impressive and unfolds in its proud splendor summoning the eternal joy of life.
35 Sforzato maquiato
This contemplative piece follows the words of Ovid: “Omne animal post coitum triste praeter gallum
mulieremque” (After coition, every animal is sad except the rooster and the wife). "Sforzato" is a type of
articulation underscoring a specific note, in this case "maquiato," which also means “stained.”
36 Coda al corpus
"Coda" (Italian for "tail") is a decaying part of the composition, added on to the very end. It often reenacts motives and moods from the entire suite. "Al corpus" prescribes touching the body of the
instrument with the hands. The lively postlude brings the composition to the well-deserved end.