The works on this album by Margaret Brouwer are musical representations of her reactions to various events, such as being in love, war, violence, and the beauty of nature.
Compositional Technique
The Rhapsodic Sonata for viola and piano includes a quote from the early Gregorian chant "Ubi caritas" in its first two movements.
Performer Biography
Sarah Beaty, the mezzo-soprano on this album, is an inaugural company member of The Industry, Yuval Sharon's experimental opera company in Los Angeles.
Compositional Technique
The piece "All Lines Are Still Busy" is a satirical musical monologue where the performer speaks as well as plays, portraying a telephone caller and an electronic voice.
Performer Biography
Violinist Mari Sato had a 24-year career as the second violinist of the award-winning Cavani String Quartet, performing at venues like Carnegie Hall.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of several pieces, including "Declaration," "I Cry - Summer 2020," "The Lake," and "All Lines Are Still Busy."
Composition History
The piece "I Cry - Summer 2020" was composed in anguished reaction during the summer of 2020 to the Covid-19 pandemic, national divisions, senseless killings, and children separated from parents.
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