Steal was commissioned for the 2nd division contest of the Swiss National Solo and Quartet Championships, 2014. The piece is in three clear sections. The first is lively and positive, its buoyant rhythmic style representing the sheer thrill of bike riding. The second is more mournful and plaintive, recounting the disappointment and sadness felt at a moment of loss, though the music should still be lyrical. The final section is more aggressive in style, representing the moment of theft itself, though positive music from the first section reappears at the close of the piece depicting the wonderful time spent on a bicycle. Duration: 7:00
