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Please note: the recording above is the original, for two Hindustani singers and string quartet. When a recording becomes available of this version, it will be posted here. Program Notes This bhajan arrangement (based on a tune by Ninu Majumdar, with words from the ancient Indian saint-poet Barabas) has a message that is so relevant … Read more
Program Notes This work started in its trio version, for a professional violinist and violist, and their daughter, who was just learning to play the violin. I loved working with Julia St. John, who was eight years old at the time, to create a piece that would showcase and feature her — both as a … Read more
Program Notes This bhajan arrangement (based on a tune by Ninu Majumdar, with words from the ancient Indian saint-poet Barabas) has a message that is so relevant to our time — it is a plea for focus in a distracted world. It begs for the strength to focus on a higher purpose when illusion and … Read more
Program Notes What if there was a concerto where the job of the soloist was to support the orchestra as much as the orchestra supported the soloist?This is the question that led to the creation of Concerto for You. In a typical concerto, the soloist performs with dazzling virtuosity for the audience, while an entire … Read more
Program Notes Acharanga is a vibrant, driving piece that derives its name from the Acharanga Sutra — a sacred Jain text. While Jainism is a religion most commonly known for its peaceful preservation of all forms of life, the text that inspired this piece is fiery and prescriptive, imploring the listener to act and think … Read more
SKIP TO INFORMATION ON THIS VERSION Take What You Need is more than just a piece of music. It is a warm, safe, equitable space, where musicians and community can connect with one another, where stories can come forward, and where the foundations of a relationship can be built and nurtured. Bring Take What You … Read more