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Danny Elfmans Piano Quartet comprises thematic variations for piano and
string trio cast in five movements:
Ein Ding, Kinderspott, Duett für Vier, Ruhig and Die Wolfsjungen.
The idea behind the work stems from a familiar
childrens playground taunt which can be heard in the second movement. The
work playfully cycles through a variety of moods and textures, from the
agitated intensity of the first movement so reminiscent of the composers
iconic film music, through to the delicate Adagio, all culminating in Elfmans
energetic and impassioned finale.