It is a masterpiece of minimalism, a compositional style that involves the curling of compact, melodic motifs and repetitive rhythms into a complex web of musical texture. For example, the piece opens with the flute motif that is neither similar to that of the woodcut that merges moments later, nor related to the motif produced by the brass that it drags on. However, the three patterns produce an atmosphere of excitement and energy, with a captivating musical motif that pushes the audience into the center of the composition. Furthermore, the composer's use of the orchestra produces more color than is observed in the minimalist