The Behavior of Mirrors: Guitar/Lute (Solo)

Reynolds treats the guitar as a complete sound world unto itself, demanding both technical precision and imaginative interpretation from the performer. The 14-page score rewards guitarists who are ready to move beyond standard repertoire into music that reimagines what the instrument can do.

The piece unfolds as an exploration of texture and resonance, moving through contrasting sonic territories where even silence becomes expressive. The guitar becomes an instrument of discovery, with each passage investigating different ways the instrument can produce sound and sustain thought.

Advanced classical guitarists and contemporary music specialists who are comfortable with notational complexity and non-traditional instrumental techniques. This work is ideal for performers developing a portfolio of 20th and 21st century repertoire or for recitalists seeking sophisticated new music.

• Study the notation system carefully before you begin; contemporary scores often use symbols and techniques specific to the composer's intentions.
• Experiment with extended techniques and timbral variations during practice, treating them as compositional elements rather than special effects.
• Work through the piece section by section, allowing the unusual passages to become physically familiar before attempting full performance tempo.

Position this work on a contemporary music recital or a mixed-program concert where it can stand alongside other experimental works from the same era. It works particularly well in settings where the audience has been primed to listen for subtle timbral development rather than traditional melodic progression.

• Reading and interpreting contemporary classical notation
• Extended guitar techniques and unconventional sound production
• Musical interpretation of texture-based composition
• Performance of music without traditional harmonic or melodic frameworks