SISU

Performers: Ivalas Quartet

Instrumentation: String Quartet

Duration: 10min.

Program Notes: SISU is a Finnish word that represents a hidden energy reserve that lives within us all and pushes us further than we thought we could go. When faced with extreme adversity, SISU keeps us going against all odds. It is the inner flame that begins when perseverance and ends with grit. This piece depicts 4 stages of SISU; ignorant confidence, crippling self-doubt, a reminder of inner strength, and unwavering determination.