The works of Jackson Duff

Three Pieces on Fragility, Op. 1

For Solo Piano  |  Duration: approx. 8:00
Second Prize Winner, 2026 Bach International Music Competition (Zeit ohne Zeit)

Three Pieces on Fragility is a solo piano triptych exploring the breakdown of structure, the weight of quiet trust, and the quiet refusal to halt after rupture. Moving from the erratic mechanical failure of a clock (Zeit ohne Zeit) through an unannounced accumulation of warmth (Das Gewicht des Vertrauens), the suite culminates in Morgen—a gentle unfolding into a new day that suggests continuation, even without complete resolution[cite: 3].

Movements:
I. Zeit ohne Zeit (Time without Time)On the failure of a clock[cite: 3]
II. Das Gewicht des Vertrauens (For a Warm Breath)On trust and warmth[cite: 3]
III. Morgen (Morning)A gentle unfolding into continuation[cite: 3]

Prelude No. 1 ("For the Unleashed Wrath")

For Solo Piano  |  Duration: approx. 4:50
Difficulty: Advanced

Prelude No. 1 explores a raw, volatile internal conflict—contrasting moments of quiet, searching introspection with sharp, violent emotional outbursts. Driven by erratic dynamic shifts, relentless triplet engines, and dense cluster harmonies, the music navigates a desperate struggle for control before culminating in a stark, delicate final realization.

"Play like you have something inside of you dying to get out." — m. 87

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Intro with video

Intro with color, paddings and a video on the right. Mobirise helps you cut down development time by providing you with a flexible website editor with a drag and drop interface.

Intro with video

Intro with color, paddings and a video on the right. Mobirise helps you cut down development time by providing you with a flexible website editor with a drag and drop interface.