For piccolo, alto and baritone saxophones, piano, violin, and 'cello
Written in 2008 for Alia Musica Pittsburgh and premiered by them in their Summer 2008 Concert
Kerrith Livengood (picc), Jeremy Olisar (alto sax), Mark Fromm (baritone sax), Matthew Gillespie (pno), Lisa Joseph (vl), Ana María Díaz (vc)
Federico Garcia, conducting
Here are the program notes!
This piece has two distinct sections: a mysterious first half that leads to a rhythmic second half, gradually tapering off. The inspiration came from my thoughts about sacred spaces. The pianist acts a bit like a cantor, trying to keep order, though it often wanders off into other territory along the way. However, the other instruments have differing opinions, and in my imagination everyone agrees that the best way to settle disputes is with a dance party!
nhall123 2 years ago
interesting....but, who can tell me what is it about exactly....
cecezhang 2 years ago