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Reena Esmail

Composer

The Voyage (trio version)

October 6, 2020 by

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 young performer, and as the loveliest musical collaborator.

The title of the movements, and of the work itself, are Julia’s. You’ll have to ask her if you want to know why she decided on those names. Or you can create your own story as you play.

Recording

While the original version hasn’t been recorded yet, the version for youth string orchestra is available here:

Herricks High School Chamber Orchestra
Catherine Birke, director

Special Performance Requirements

This is a work that is designed for players of two different levels. One violin part is designed for a young performer (at about the level of Suzuki Book 3), and the additional violin and viola parts are designed for college level to professional players.

The piece was crafted with the intention that a young musician would get an opportunity to play with two advanced players. While it was created for a family, it can be played in string studios with younger and older students, or even between teachers and students. In every case, this is work is designed to be an exchange between musicians at different stages of their development.

Audio Guide

(forthcoming)

Premiere/Performances

Press/Reviews

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Instrumentation: student violinist with violin and viola

Duration: 12′

Year: 2020

Movements: 4

Commissioned by: Scott, Sharon and Julia St. John

Program Notes

Recording

Special Performance Requirements

Audio Guide (for performers)

Premiere/Performances

Press/Reviews

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