Sheby Lock’s “A Matter of Time: Perseverancia” examines one of the hardest kinds of strength, the ability to keep going when the future seems impossible to reach because of your circumstances. This composition is inspired by a life-changing incident that started in 2019 and changed the trajectory of life significantly.
The story behind the piece gives the music a stronger sense of purpose. When Sheby Lock began writing the original solo piano piece in 2019, life was turned upside down. This moment becomes a key basis for comprehending “A Matter of Time: Perseverancia” and its focus on perseverance.
“Perseverancia” centers the work on persistence, making it feel less like a simple reflection on adversity and more like an expression of the determination needed to keep moving forward.
What makes it so intriguing is the honesty of the idea. It is seldom one dramatic moment of triumph that confronts the impossible. Often, it's just taking the next step when you don't know what to do, keeping hope alive, and letting time do its work. That emotional area is the focus of “A Matter of Time: Perseverancia.”