From Far and Near
Kevin McCarter
About this work:
From Far and Near was inspired by two sets of photographs. The first group was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. It showed star fields and distant galaxies. The second group consisted of terrestrial landscapes with trees, flowers, rocks, streams, and waterfalls in both close up and panoramic views. These photos evoked appreciation for the immensity of the universe and the beauties of our planet. They invited me to imagine what it might be like to spend a day exploring the landscape of a planet in another galaxy and to wonder how much it might be like a day on the planet we know.
Year composed: 2015
Duration: 00:09:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello