A “fuse” may be defined as “to blend two or more substances by melting.” In the spirit of this definition, this energetic work from Rob Smith consists of three main elements that are gradually mixed together until becoming virtually inseparable. “Fuse” may also be defined as “a cord of readily combustible material that is lighted at one end with a flame to detonate an explosive at the other end” – an image that certainly fits the work's fast, driving and highly intense nature. Dur: 5:00
Audio recorded by the University of Houston Symphonic Winds; Rob Smith, conductor
