Latest Version - June 10, 2026
Violin
Violoncello
Artists - John MacLachlan (composer)
Movements - N/A
Duration - 5'00"
Difficulty - High
Composition Opportunity - HighSCORE Festival 2026
Ascension is about hope building despite difficulties. The piece begins with a rational assessment of evidence, with only a faint glimmer of assurance. Gradually, this mental ascent builds to deeper trust, but challenges and trials shake this faith. Finally, hope returns, now more fully realized and with greater certainty.