This is a playful single movement for string quartet. The title is certainly evocative; succinct fragmentary sections seem to whizz by at the rate of rapidly traversed scenery. Not being a Mozart "nut" I find the Classical connection a little more elusive (I dare say I am missing out on one or more quotations which but for my ignorance are undoubtedly glaring). However, there is a certain gracefulness of line and exuberant joyfulness which implies that era, and is not unpleasant.
This piece certainly shows off Kernis's rhythmic vitality, and broad tonal vocabulary. A nice intro piece perhaps?
8 out of 10 Mozarts
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