Matiss Cudars - thread [played by Arseniy Gusev]

Arseniy Gusev - harpsichord Matīss Čudars - composition 04/20/23 at New Music New Haven concert series Sprague Hall, Yale School of Music, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. “thread“ was inspired by William Stafford’s poem “The Way It Is“: There’s a thread you follow. It goes among things that change. But it doesn’t change. People wonder about what you are pursuing. You have to explain about the thread. But it is hard for others to see. While you hold it you can’t get lost. Tragedies happen; people get hurt or die; and you suffer and get old. Nothing you do can stop time’s unfolding. You don’t ever let go of the thread. --- Latvian composer Matīss Čudars draws upon a diverse musical upbringing encompassing math-rock, jazz, and avant-garde improv. With an insatiable creative drive, he transcends genres and aesthetics, constantly exploring new musical frontiers. Inspired by Latvia’s rich traditions in folk