The music for 'Cradle' originated from Alyssa Pyper's body, initially written using her voice, violin, and a loop pedal.
Performer Biography
Alan Pierson, the conductor for this recording, is also the Artistic Director of Alarm Will Sound, the ensemble performing the work.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alyssa Pyper wrote 'Cradle' as a way to provide self-comfort and respond to 'breaches of nurture' while still living in Utah.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live in performance at Washington University on February 1st, 2020.
Composition History
The work 'Cradle' was commissioned by Alarm Will Sound, an ensemble, with support from the Matt Marks Impact Fund, which honors founding member Matt Marks.
Composer Biography
Composer Alyssa Pyper identifies as a lesbian, gender-nonconforming woman of Mormon descent, and her upbringing in that culture influenced her music.
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