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TitlecodeMP816504
Title NameHawthorn Tree, The: A Song Cycle for Mezzo-soprano and Mixed Quintet
Marketing CopyCommissioned to celebrate mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle's then 40-year singing career, the work was premiered by her in 2010, with Americus Records releasing a recording of the premiere. An single vocal score item is available from Subito Music. Songs included: I. Let No Charitable Hope, II. Love Me!, III. Echo, IV. The Dream, V. The Hawthorn Tree, VI. Chagrin, VII. Swimming Aria
InstrumentationMezzo-soprano, Flute, Oboe, Viola, Contrabass, Piano
CommissionCommissioned by Backshore Artists Project, Inc. on the occasion of Joyce Castle’s 40th Anniversary Season, and underwritten by a generous grant from Linda and Stuart Nelson.
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Year Composed2010
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Duration20
Ensemble Size5
Date Created2020-07-19 20:22:53.000000
Date Updated2025-09-30 20:22:53
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Text AuthorText by Elinor Wylie, Stevie Smith, Christina Rossetti, Louise Bogan, Willa Cather, Sarah Arvio, Anne Carson
Premier Performance MemoWorld Premiere. October 20, 2010 at the Morgan Library in New York City by Joyce Castle, mezzo-soprano and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble.
Recording CreditsAudio from the World Premiere recording by same on Americus Records - Catalogue No. AMR20141090
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Title MovementsI. Let No Charitable Hope
II. Love Me!
III. Echo
IV. The Dream
V. The Hawthorn Tree
VI. Chagrin
VII. Swimming Aria
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Title Instrument Category TextHigh Voice
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