Alla Borzova's cantata, Songs For Lada, was inspired by the birth of her daughter, Lada, to whom the work is dedicated.
Composer Biography
Alla Borzova, the composer, was born in Minsk, Belarus, and began piano studies and composing at the age of six.
Compositional Technique
To The New World uses leitmotifs, including an 'immigration theme,' the ship's horn, a 5-note brass call, and 'immigrant chords' to symbolize the ups and downs of immigrant life.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Songs For Lada is a musical journey into the world of childhood, based on Belarusian children's folklore, including songs, rhymes, games, dances, and lullabies.
Composer's Artistic Vision
To The New World is a programmatic work that musically evokes the influx of immigrants to America from around the world, starting in the mid-19th century.
Compositional Technique
Songs For Lada incorporates folk instruments such as dudkas (folk flutes), cimbalom, and bagpipe, which can be substituted with recorders, synthesizer, or other instruments if needed.
Composition History
The work To The New World was commissioned by the Renée B. Fisher Family and Brooklyn College Foundations.
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