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Program Notes The word vishwas (िवशवास) expresses the concept of fervent belief, or faith, in Hindi. Meera Bai, a celebrated saint-poet from 15th century India, is the quintessential embodiment of vishwas. Though she is forced into a traditional marriage to unite two kingdoms, she believes she is married to the Lord Krishna, a Hindu deity, … Read more
Program Notes Forthcoming Recording (see above) Text movement 1: All alone, together. movement 2:text by Rebecca Gayle Howell Leave your worry Leave your sorrow Enter warm light Glowing child-like Leave the shadow Leave tomorrow You are, we are Breathing, now, our breath Special Performance Requirements This piece is designed for engagement. It requires performers to … Read more
Program Notes (Original notes from 2010) For some reason, I had always assumed that seamlessness was the goal in the creation of music. And on the contrary, I’ve always felt gaping seams in my own music that, no matter how many times I work and rework, are still stubbornly audible. It occurred to me recently … Read more