Out of the Woods? (toccata for horn trio)

Live recording from the Queensland Conservatorium “Adam Unsworth and Catherine Likhuta in Concert“ recital, 12 June, 2014 Performers: Adam Unsworth, horn; Stephen Tooke, violin; Catherine Likhuta, piano “Out of the Woods?“ (2011) is a toccata for horn trio. The work was commissioned by Adam Unsworth, who was a great source of inspiration. Premiered at Cornell University in September 2011. Program notes: A friend of mine once said: “Cathy, one day you will write a very calm and quiet piece.” Perhaps he is right, but this is not that piece yet. This is essentially a toccata that attempts to reflect the spectrum of emotions and actions of a person being chased. It jumps between a playful chase, an adventurous runaway, and a run-for-your-life escape. There are moments in the piece where one is trying to catch his breath and regain energy, although there is not much time for that. There is also a part where one hides, anxiously awaiting an opportunity to flee (which might never come);