for Chorus, Chamber Orchestra and Soprano Solo

“…an all-too-rare combination of beautiful texts and refreshing, invigorating music.”

— Johannes Somary, conductor

Cycle of Friends

Premiere:
The Music Group of Philadelphia
Sean Deibler conductor.
Philadelphia, PA. May, 1996

Instrumentation
Soprano solo, SSAATTBB Chorus (c. 50 members?), Chamber Orchestra (1,1,1,1 1hn, 1tpt, hp, perc, strings)

Duration
5 movements; 25 minutes

Cycle of Friends is a lush setting of five texts taken from such diverse sources as Tang Dynasty poetry of China, Sappho and Emily Dickinson. This work is an emotional journey, rich in orchestral color.

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Audio Excerpts

I. Tell Everyone (excerpt)

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II. My Old Friend Prepared a Chicken With Millet

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III. Are Friends Delight Or Pain

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IV. Blue Hills Over the North Wall (excerpt)

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V. Friendship (excerpt)

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