Clarice Assad, Brazilian-American composer, inspires me today with her “Book of Spells: Chapter One: Love and Relationships - The Siren’s Seduction” for mixed ensemble.
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Day 9: Betty Olivero - Neharôt, Neharôt
I’m inspired by Betty Olivero, Israeli composer, and her “Neharôt, Neharôt” for mixed ensemble and tape, written in dedication to the women and children impacted by the devastation of war.
Read MoreDay 8: Deborah Cheetham - Eumeralla, a war requiem for peace
I am moved by Deborah Cheetham, Yorta Yorta composer, and her “Eumeralla, a war requiem for peace” for choir and chamber ensemble.
Read MoreDay 7: Pamela Z - Quatre Couches
I’m inspired by Pamela Z, Black composer, and her “Quatre Couches” for solo voice and electronics.
Read MoreDay 6: Wang Jie - In Wind They Cleave
I’m inspired by Wang Jie, Chinese composer, and her “In Wind They Cleave” from her chamber opera, “Flown.”
Read MoreDay 5: Gabriela Lena Frank - Apu: Tone Poem for Orchestra
I’m inspired by Gabriela Lena Frank, multicultural composer of Peruvian-Chinese-Lithuanian-Jewish descent, and her “Apu: Tone Poem for Orchestra.”
Read MoreDay 4: Sussan Deyhim - Tender Gaze
I’m inspired by Sussan Deyhim, Iranian composer, and her song, “Tender Gaze.”
Read MoreDay 3: Malika Kishino - Sange
I’m inspired by Malika Kishino, Japanese composer living and working in Germany, and her “Sange” for percussion.
Read MoreDay 2: Errollyn Wallen - Daedalus
I’m inspired by Belize-born British composer, Errollyn Wallen, and her song, “Daedalus,” which was featured in BBC One’s “One Night” drama.
Read MoreDay 1: Masguda Shamsutdinova - Dervish Symphonic Poem
I’m inspired by Masguda Shamsutdinova, Tatar composer, and her “‘Dervish’ Symphonic Poem” for symphony orchestra.
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