Chords

Op.5 – Actionless Action

Based on a short text from the Tao Te Ching, this piece explores the paradox of inaction as action. Scored for the rare combination of four violas and voice, it unfolds slowly and meditatively, built mostly on wordless vocalise. Stillness becomes its own kind of motion.

  • Instrumentation: Soprano, 4 x Violla
  • Year of Composition: 2025
  • Average Duration: ~ 6:30 minutes

Score

Download Score at IMSLP

Performances

In my first album – Agape

Performed by:

  • Meirav Eldan – soprano
  • Yoram Yungerman – violas
  • Avital Tzaig – violas
  • Talia Hertzlich – violas
  • Yael Patish – violas