The artists’ inner world is their citadel, the source of their inspiration and a refuge where they may reconnect with themselves.

A plaintive song emanates from the cello, supported by granitic, unchanging piano chords. The piano then takes the floor with a powerful theme in long note values (meas. 13) that unfolds in various instrumental combinations.

The light, carefree beginning of the following section (meas. 38-77) is reminiscent of a dance yet it gradually loses momentum to the point...