BENEVOLENCE
THE CORE OF THINGS
Instrumentation:
| Flute 1 | Trombone 1 |
| Flute 2 / Piccolo | Trombone 2 |
| Oboe 1 | Bass Trombone |
| Oboe 2 / English Horn | Tuba |
| Clarinet in Bb 1 | |
| Clarinet in Bb 2 / Bass Clarinet | Timpani |
| Bassoon 1 | Percussion I/II/III |
| Bassoon 2 | Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Shaker |
| Sus. Cymbal, Piatti, Triangle | |
| F Horn 1 | Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Crotales |
| F Horn 2 | |
| F Horn 3 | Harp |
| F Horn 4 | |
| Bb Trumpet 1 | Violin I |
| Bb Trumpet 2 | Violin II |
| Viola | |
| Violoncello | |
| Contrabass |
Duration: 7:10
“Benevolence” is the final part of “The Core of Things”. Benevolence is the essence of our humanity, the light that guides us through the darkest of times. It does not require grand gestures or monumental acts. Often, it is the smallest deeds that carry the greatest weight. A smile shared with a stranger, a helping hand offered in a moment of need, a listening ear when someone is hurting—these are the seeds of benevolence that, when planted, grow into a garden of kindness. Each act of benevolence, no matter how small, has the power to inspire more of the same. It ripples outward, touching one life and then another, creating a chain reaction of goodness.
About the "The Core Of Things"
Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a stark shift in our society, a change in how we coexist. The internet, with its boundless possibilities for
discovery and connection, has paradoxically driven us further apart. As it grows and more people engage with it, our society becomes increasingly divisive. We seem to be losing our capacity
for benevolence, compassion, and acceptance—our ability to forgive.
Yet, living in a diverse and accepting society can be incredibly joyful and exhilarating. By embracing openness, we create space to express love
and compassion, to forgive and learn from our mistakes. We allow ourselves to shed the burdens of adulthood and rediscover the playfulness and innocence of childhood. A small act of kindness,
though seemingly insignificant, has the power to inspire more kindness, more benevolence, and more acceptance.
"The Core of Things" delves into the essence of our interpersonal relationships and explores what makes a healthy coexistence possible.