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Reena Esmail

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See Me

June 13, 2020 by

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See Me (starts at 4:10) – premiered virtually at the World Economic Forum
Coro da Orquestra Sinfonica do Estado De Sao Paulo (William Coelho, conductor)
& Drakensberg Boys Choir (Bernard Kruger, conductor)
produced by Marin Alsop

Program Notes

forthcoming

Recording

See video above (beginning at 4:10)

Special Performance Requirements

This piece is written specifically for a combination of professional and community singers. It is designed to create a warm performance environment for those who might have never been on a stage before — by partnering with singers who are very comfortable on the stage.

For specific suggestions on how to stage the piece, please consult Performance Notes in the music.

Text

Tama asit tamasa ghulamagre
Praketan salilam sarva aidan

See me, see me
See my light.

Audio Guide

Audio Guides will be available when score is available for sale.

Premiere/Performances

This piece was commissioned by Baltimore Symphony, Marin Alsop, conductor. It was scheduled to be premiered on June 8-12 2020 in Baltimore MD. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, this premiere was given virtually on January 25th, 2021 at the World Economic Forum, and the live premiere will be in April 2022 with Baltimore Symphony.

Press/Reviews

“This incredible global concert film happened in the middle of the pandemic” — World Economic Forum

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Instrumentation: SATB chorus (max 8 part divisi) and community chorus (divided into two choruses)
Duration: 7'
Year: 2020
Movements: 1
Language: Sanskrit and English
Commissioned By:

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; Marin Alsop, conductor


 

Esmail is the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s 2020-2025 Swan Family Artist in Residence, and was Seattle Symphony’s 2020-21 Composer-in-Residence. She also holds awards/fellowships from United States Artists, the S&R Foundation, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Kennedy Center.

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Requesting a perusal copy of choral music
Email: manager@reenaesmail.com

Offer volume discounts to wholesalers for print orders
Please inquire at: info@reenaesmail.com

All other inquiries
Please email: manager@reenaesmail.com

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