Description
Angoisse holds a special place in my heart as the first piano solo I fully completed, composed during my high school years—a pivotal time of self-discovery and coming of age. Attending a performing arts magnet school with a focus on piano gave me a creative outlet to express myself, which was a gift during those formative years. However, I often found myself navigating the complexities of balancing two worlds: adapting to American culture at school while returning each day to a traditional Haitian household.
After completing the piece, I searched for a title that captured the emotions I felt while playing it. The French word “Angoisse,” meaning “anguish,” felt like the perfect expression of the emotions that shaped this piece.
– Sydney Guillaume
Recordings
Angoisse – recording:
Alexander Weitzel, piano
Performance Video (for Harp)
Harp version available here: Angoisse for Harp
Note: “Angoisse” begins at 29:40
Perusal Score