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ID1618D0F5-DFA5-4CE1-BBE8-6423C7E259CB
TitlecodeR01582
Title NameSongs of Heaven and Earth for Mezzo-Soprano and Septet
Marketing CopySongs of Heaven and Earth, by award-winning composer Laura Schwendinger, encompasses four settings of Ts’ai Yen’s epic work, "18 Verses from a Tatar Reed Whistle." The composition is scored for mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, harp, piano and percussion, and was commissioned by The Theater Chamber Players of The Kennedy Center.
InstrumentationMezzo-Soprano, Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Harp, Piano and Percussion
CommissionCommissioned by The Theater Chamber Players of The Kennedy Center.
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Program NotesFour settings of Ts’ai Yen’s epic work 18 Verses from a Tatar Reed Whistle, For mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, harp, piano and percussion. Commissioned by The Theater Chamber Players of The Kennedy Center. Premiered at the The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington D.C.in 1998. -Reviewed in the Washington Post "Schwendinger's score has an impressive luster and transparency”. On same concert as Leon Fleisher's publicized return to two-hand performances
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Year Composed1997
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Duration28
Ensemble Size7
Date Created2018-04-06 20:31:41.000000
Date Updated2025-09-30 20:31:41
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Text AuthorText by Ts’ai Yen
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Title Category12
Title MovementsI. I was born in a time of peace…
II. A Ta-tar Chief…
III. The sun sets…
IV. I never believed…
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Title Instrument Category TextMedium Voice
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