Quantum Transitions began as an investigation in the semantics of rhythm: what kind of meaningful relationships can sonic events have when divorced from pitch (melody and harmony.) The two tools Hatzis uses extensively in this investigation are phasing, patterns of different lengths looping independently of each other, and metric modulations, a rhythmic pattern in one context is translated into a different context to mean something different catching the listener by surprise in the process.
Born in Greece, educated in the United States and a Canadian citizen since 1985, composer Christos Hatzis (b.1953) is becoming widely known as a leading figure in contemporary classical music. His works are performed and broadcast throughout the world, and their frequent combination of a powerful spiritual foundation with an immediately accessible appeal has made a deep emotional impact upon audiences and performers alike.
