Once again I must count my good fortune at the inspired talents I have come to know. Last Sunday, 8 November, soprano Marjorie Berg and accompanist Raphael Fusco premiered my piece "The Tune is in the Tree: Five Nature Songs of Emily Dickinson." Marjorie shared with me that she doesn't like the kinds of recitals where one piece after another comes and goes with no context. Indeed, she pieced together a recital with a curator's eye. The theme of the afternoon was nature, and Marjorie shared stories of the composers, their interest in nature, and how the pieces came to be composed. The accompanist, Raphael Fusco, happens to be a terrific composer and his piece "Nature's Communion" was premiered as well. Credit and thanks to Marjorie for supporting and presenting new music. Here are two pics from the afternoon.
Marjorie has asked me to arrange my piece for a small ensemble, so look for this in the year 2010.
