Woman Of Valor, A: Tone Poem
Judith Lang Zaimont
About this work:
A Woman of Valor (1977)
Recorded on Naxos
For mezzo-soprano and string quartet (7'30")
Text: Bible: Proverbs 31
Publisher: Sounds Alive!
Commissioned by Cantica Hebraica
First Performance: November 1978
Other Performances: Eastman School of Music; Gettysburg College; Baltimore Women's Symphony; Univ. of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
"A very lyrical work which perfectly sets the mood to express the words of the text. The string writing is very idiomatic and provides a sensitive accompaniment."
-- Women of Note Quarterly
Version: mezzo and string quartet
Year composed: 1977
Duration: 00:07:30
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Chamber/Jazz Ensemble, 2-5 Players
Instrumentation: 2 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Mezzo-Soprano